Elmbrook School Board Member Area III/Miembro de la junta escolar de Elmbrook Area III
Elmbrook School DistrictThe Elmbrook School Board is the policy-making body for the school system, selected by the electors of the school district to represent and act for the state in providing Elm Grove and Brookfield with educational programs and facilities. The board consists of six members, each assigned to one of six areas and one at-large member who all serve staggered terms. Voters elect school board members to a three-year term in non-partisan elections.El distrito de ElmbrookLa junta escolar de Elmbrook es el organismo de formulación de políticas para su sistema escolar, seleccionado por los electores del distrito escolar para representar y actuar por el estado proveyendo a Elm Grove y Brookfield con instalaciones y programas educativos. La junta está formada por siete miembros “at large” (representan al distrito en general. N. del T.) los cuales sirven términos escalonados. Los votantes eligen a los miembros de la junta escolar por un período de tres años en elecciones no partidistas.
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Bob Burlage
(Non)
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Jennifer Roskopf
(Non)
What do you see as the role of a school board member and what should be the board’s priorities?
What changes, if any, would you suggest the district make to address student learning, behavior, and mental health issues?
Public school funding in many communities depends heavily on property taxes and often requires local referendums to raise enough money. If you were elected, how would you address the challenge of ensuring sufficient funding for public schools?
What do you see as the role of education and mental health professionals in determining curriculum and school policies?
What steps has the district taken or should it take to prevent and/or prepare for potential violence in schools?
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As the elected part of our school system, we are answerable to the citizens of Brookfield and Elm Grove. This includes adults and children, parents and non-parents, whether or not they are taxpayers. We are responsible for the effective stewardship of the school system, financial management, and the safety of those in our care.
The issue of technology (Eg. cell phones and Apple Watches) must be addressed. We must strike a balance between appropriate use of technology and the proven damage that these distracting devices are having on our children.
A referendum is currently in development by the current board. I have toured all of the facilities which would be affected by the requested funding. It is clear to me that some improvements are essential, though perhaps not all. I believe the plan for Tonawanda may actually be too modest.
I greatly prefer upgrading existing facilities rather than tearing down and building new facilities.
I assume “education professionals “ refers to teachers. I am a proponent of involving teachers in curriculum development, since they are the ones who will deliver the content. Note my answer above concerning technology issues. This is a mental health issue that will require a comprehensive response.
On my facility tours I have asked the guides (principals and teachers) about this issue. They were pleased with the present safeguards, such as cameras, locked doors, alarms on open doors. It must also be admitted that no system can prevent a truly deranged individual, but our systems might slow him down enough for a police response.
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