Rutherford County School Board Zone 1
School board members determine how the district functions, including approving the budget, curriculum, and school zones. They hire and evaluate the Director of Schools. The school board is responsible for adopting the policies that are followed throughout the school system. The policies they approve follow federal and state laws.
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Sumatra Drayton
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What do you see as the main responsibilities of a county school board member?
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the Rutherford County Schools at this time?
If elected, how would you address that challenge?
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I believe the main responsibility of a school board member is to select the best candidate and support the mission of the district and the superintendent of schools. You must also serve as a liaison between your constituents and the superintendent. You need to ensure that the district is acting as good steward of the provided resources.
Ensuring we have a school system that treats every student, teacher, and staff member as if it were their own family regardless of zip code. I have always made decisions whether in the classroom or administration, based on if I would believe this was right if tomorrow my children or I had to live with this rule or policy.
I would trust the person selected for the job to do what is in the best interest of the district. I would ensure there is a system in place to verify that the decisions made support our district's mission. Having many years of experience as both a classroom teacher and administrator, as well as a parent of 3, all employed in RCS's and grandparent of 5 students in our county schools I would diligently assess and monitor that resources are distributed equitably to all..
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