Baker School District Director Position 4 Choose 1
There are 197 public school districts in Oregon, each governed by a board of education. School boards set goals, establish policies, oversee the performance of district schools, and negotiate contracts. The state Board of Education sets broader educational policies and standards that local schools are required to follow.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least 1 year. Employees of the district are not eligible unless employed as a substitute driver. ORS 332.016 and 332.018(2)Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
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What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
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How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
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Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Baker City
Your Experience/Qualifications
37 years working as a teacher in Baker School District, 7 years as a substitute teacher, Mentor for new teachers, Parent Involvement Coordinator, Baker Early Learning Advisory Council, SAT/ACT Supervisor and Proctor, Summer Reading Teacher for Literacy Coalition, English Language Learner Summer School Teacher, Elementary Summer School Supervisor and Teacher, State and District Writing Scorer and helping high school students apply for scholarships.
County
Baker
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2029
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
Being a teacher and a substitute for the past 44 years, I bring a vast number of educational experiences to draw from. Serving on numerous committees I have worked with others to review curriculum and best practices for our students. At the high school level, I have served as SAT/ACT supervisor and proctor along with helping seniors complete scholarship applications. As Parent Involvement Coordinator, I have worked with the elementary schools to create informative learning nights for parents and students. Teaching and/or supervising in Summer School for many years I know the need for the program in our District. In 2020, I worked as a Census Field Supervisor training staff and answering questions, they and community members had.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
It is the law that the District must comply with federal and state educational policies. Most of our school funding comes from the state and about 10.8% from the federal government. However, if there are policies that our District would like to see changed or implemented then the School Board could advocate for them.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
Before addressing any issue, this question must be first answered, "How will this benefit the students?" Addressing issues that I feel most urgent would require that I gather information and/or data and draw from my educational background. Then I would need input from the community, schools and students as appropriate. Last, using a common-sense solution I would bring it to the other School Board members and Superintendent to resolve. Working together we can solve issues in our schools!