Month: February 2021

Local

From your perspective, talk about the district’s financial health, and what path you would like to see the district take in the next 5 years.

Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Patrick MacKay: Based on conversations with constituents, the district’s financial health is an important issue for many people.  While I believe the past should be examined because it informs our future, it is the future that we must concern ourselves with.  We need a comprehensive 5-year […]

Local

With continued residential growth within the Mahomet-Seymour boundaries, and schools that are overcrowded, what role should the board play in decision-making for both the immediate issues and planning down the road?

In-Township (Vote for 2) Sunny McMurry: The district needs to work within their financial means while also making a plan for the future of our district with the support of the board and input from the community, teachers and staff. Thankfully, the community engagement group for facilities planning has finally […]

Local

What is the school board’s role in addressing diversity? What goals and policies do you think should be in place to address equity and inclusion?

In-Township (Vote for 2) Rebecca Richardson: Diversity is a fancy word for differences. We have them; we always have had them. Eye color, hair color, presence or absence of freckles and birthmarks, hand dominance, height and weight are all examples of diversity. There was a time in our country when […]

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What two to three issues would you like to see the board of education tackle in the next four years?

Out-Of-Township (Vote for 1) Justin Lamb: A more clear vision for accommodating the rapid growth of our community.  Fortunately, our district has a facilitating team working on this.  “Bulldog Blueprint” is a team consisting of community members who will help define the priorities and goals for resource allocation, facilities and […]