GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SOUTH POINT TWP
The Gaston County public school system is governed by a nine-member Board of Education that sets policy and establishes guidelines for school operations.Board members are elected on a non-partisan with seven representatives chosen from the six townships and two members selected at-large. District-specific candidates are elected by District in the Primary election, and are elected at-large countywide in the November General election.
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David Gain-Tang Chee
(DEM)
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Tod Kinlaw
(REP)
What experience and skills make you the best candidate for this office? (Max. 750 characters)
What are the most important responsibilities of a school board member? (Max. 750 characters)
What are the critical needs for your school district and how would you prioritize those needs within available state and local funding? (Max. 750 characters)
What changes would you make in your district to recruit and retain qualified teachers? (Max. 750 characters)
What is your position on the importance of a Pre-Kindergarten program in your district? (Max. 750 characters)
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Position/philosophy statement
ECHO: David is about experience, communications, hope, and opportunity
Current Occupation
retired
Campaign Phone
774-306-6512
I have financial experience in governmental affairs, both municipal and education. I have been a selectman and a school committee member (two terms).
The most important responsibilities as a board member are: 1- to pass a balanced budget, 2- have a transparent long-term budget and capital plan in place, and 3- have a publicized plan and follow up on progress in underperforming schools.
Critical needs include 1- progress improvement in underperforming schools, 2- staff retention, and 3- a long-term capital spending plan that sensibly repairs and/or retires older schools. These needs would be prioritized in the order as identified.
In order to recruit and retain qualified teachers, a pragmatic approach to usage of available revenue stream for each succeeding budget year is critical. How are the monies available from exiting staff (retired or not returning) to be used? What and how are other freed up revenue sources to be used? This would be a method to address a long standing concern that exists throughout the state as well.
A pre-K program is important for any county school district. Budget needs are to be balanced with all grades as well. The critical determinant for more help is if certain pre-K individual schools are underperforming.
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