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 […]
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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 […]
What should our school district be doing to ensure the safety of students and staff?
Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Justin Lamb: The Mahomet Police Department and Cornbelt Fire Department provide outstanding assistance in the districts training and drills. Having a SRO in our schools is huge plus. Patrick MacKay: As parents we trust our schools to provide a safe and secure environment for learning and […]
What role should teachers have in the vision of the district? What should the relationship between the board and the teachers be?
Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Patrick MacKay: Teachers need to be engaged and active participants in determining and defining the vision of the district. As a board, we can start with something as simple and just sitting down to listen. That’s the least we can do when they’ve filled the role […]
How should the board communicate (either in giving information or listening) with the public?
In-Township (Vote for 1) Rebecca Richardson: The community is the ultimate customer of the school district, so it should have considerable input. Those elected are community members who represent their constituents, so it is important to develop transparency and trust with the community and to ensure all business with few […]
What do you see as the role of technology in education?
In-Township (Vote for 2) Max McComb: Technology is key. The use and understanding of technology is critical. Nothing points to this more than the last 12 months during the pandemic. Fortunately under the leadership of Superintendent Rick Johnston and continuing with Dr. Hall, our board invested in significant infrastructure and […]
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 […]
What are two to three strengths of which our district can be proud? Why do you see these as strengths?
In-Township (Vote for 2) Laura Lang: Generations have built a long-standing educational tradition of excellence in our schools. One can easily look around our district and see the amazing educators and community members of the past who have sacrificed and gifted their talents to our schools. Our strength is in […]
What do you believe the role and responsibility of a school board member is?
Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Patrick MacKay: I really like this blurb from the ISBE, the school board “provides local citizen control over education at a point as close to the parent and child as possible”. One of the most important responsibilities for any school board is to not only appoint […]
What previous experiences or qualifications will you bring into the role of a school board member?
In-Township (Vote for 2) Max McComb: I have served on the M-S Board of Education for 14 years. After being appointed in 2007 I have been re-elected by the public three times. In 2015 my fellow board members chose me to be Board President and have continued to vote me […]