Athens Area Schools Board Member - Partial Term Choose 1
The job of the school board is to make policies; the superintendent is charged with administering the policies. The school board’s areas of responsibility include:Goal Setting: The district vision is translated into long- and short-term goals. The board establishes the structure to accomplish the vision, and periodically evaluates the results.Policy: Establishes policy for the district and shares in policy development.Designating and Evaluating the Superintendent: Recruits, hires and evaluates the performance of the superintendent.Budget: Reviews the budget submitted by the superintendent and aligns the funding priorities with the district goals.Curriculum: Approves recommended curriculum and textbooks based on standards, goals and policies established by the board. Review and evaluate curriculum as it relates to student assessment results.Staffing and Appraisal: Adopts policies governing salaries and salary schedules, terms and conditions of employment, fringe benefits, leave and professional development, and employee evaluations.Facilities: Determines school facility needs and communicates proposed construction plans to the community.Source: Michigan Association of School Boards (https://masb.org/school-boards.aspx)
Biographical Information
Mailing Address
7822 Countryside Lane
East Leroy, MI 49051
East Leroy, MI 49051
Why do you want to serve as a school board member and what are your qualifications for this position?
Masters degree in Education and Administration. Twenty-six years as a teacher.
I want to help the district grow and maintain its educational integrity. I also feel that I can help improve communications between the parents, community, and the board.
What do you think are the top three issues in the district and how will you address them?
Teacher retention, Student retention and growth, communication with the community.
Communications with the staff to make sure they are being supported. Increasing the opportunities for the students to learn and grow as well as extracurricular programs. Clear explanations for the actions of the board as well as listening to the comments of the community.
Biographical Information
Why do you want to serve as a school board member and what are your qualifications for this position?
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What do you think are the top three issues in the district and how will you address them?
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