What are the current challenges facing education/school boards? And if elected, how would you address them?
Nancy Gilmore says:
First and foremost, the pandemic has been a challenge that is a current one. I do believe we need to get systems in place to return all students to school as soon as possible. I also see students in rural counties not always having the same opportunities as those in bigger cities, and I feel like those opportunities need to be more available to our students. I think we really need to work with those subgroups or schools of low performers to make sure we are giving them everything they need to be successful as they are also the future of our county. Often, we look at the programs that received accolades, but we also need to look at the programs that are failing and work to remedy them.
Bruce Hill says:
An immediate challenge is ensuring student success amid the ongoing pandemic. This requires making sure teachers have the resources required to teach remotely and that the proper safety protocols are instituted for in-class instruction. Resuming in-class instruction more broadly is also a current challenge. To this end, I will listen to parents, staff, and public health experts to make informed decisions regarding when in-person classes can be safely resumed and to take the necessary health precautions when this occurs. Beyond the pandemic, a challenge is that there are efforts to undermine public education. I am dedicated to supporting public education by educating our citizens about its benefits and working with our leaders to improve the quality of education provided to students. Another challenge is providing adequate resources to the school system. To this end, I have worked with county commissioners to increase funding for our students and will continue to do so in the future. Lastly, closing the achievement gap is a current challenge, and I have helped to address this by reallocating school system resources to areas where they are most needed and can therefore have maximum impact. These are just a few of the challenges currently facing the school system, and more will undoubtedly arise. However, I believe that no challenge is insurmountable and my tenure on the school board has equipped me with the experience, insight, and wherewithal to address whatever issues face our school system.
Michelle Cash says…
Currently, our biggest challenge is our technology. While we have all of these amazing apps and all of these platforms that our children can utilize, they’re being overloaded and not performing to the best of their capabilities. We need to ensure that our students have the latest version of these apps and that we stay on top of leading technology, even if that means making a change within what we currently have.
Merwyn Smith Says…
Obviously, the pandemic is the number one challenge facing education and school boards right now. The other is equal access to resources. If re-elected, I will continue to consult with the administration for updates on how schools are doing with students in the buildings and students in remote learning and to gauge positive cases that pop up, with respect to the impact on students, staff and schools. With regards to students having equal access to resources; I will continue to support our one-to-one technology program, which puts an iPad into the hands of every student in LCPS; and I will continue to have conversations with state, federal & local leaders, about expanding broadband to our more rural areas.
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