What I Believe
Small Government
Lawfulness
Personal Accountability
Parental Choice for One’s Own Child
Preservation of Public School Dollars for Public Schools
Equal Accountability for Each Entity Accepting Public School Dollars
Every Child’s Right to an Education
The Importance of Valuing Good Employees
My Platform
Safety:
Environmental (Maintenance Plan)
Security
Behavior (Student)
Retention/Recruitment:
Teachers
Bus Drivers
School Support Positions
Building upon pay plans implemented by the board in my first term, I am committed to:
Continuing to address benefit concerns
Offering additional stipends for hard-to-fill positions
Addressing student behavior issues
Continuously listening to expressed concerns
Long-Term Planning:
I am dedicated to addressing substantial and sustained growth and the challenges it brings, focusing on:
Proactive versus reactive approach to land searches to save the taxpayers of Wilson County money
Evaluating transportation needs and placing orders well in advance of the fulfillment time (buses)
Continued line item evaluation of the budget to identify funds that can be reallocated to increasing pay/stipends, ensuring competitive wages for hard-to-fill positions
Working to offer and support multiple paths to readiness (trade, college, job market)
Advocating with legislators on realistic ways to address teacher shortage
Continued work on our maintenance plan and project plan, each implemented under this Director and the boards I served on.