Ranked Choice:
I support programs that replace traditional and/or remedial courses with advanced and/or college level courses in our district.
Neutral
I believe that the racial demographics of the school districts should equitably represent the population of Baton Rouge.
Agree
I support the creation of a separate school district for St. George.
Strongly Disagree
Family poverty levels affect student test scores, therefore we need a system that takes overall school poverty level into account in order to give a more accurate measure of student performance.
Strongly Agree
The school district should have the authority to mandate vaccines for children in public schools.
Strongly Disagree
The school district should provide curriculum that is sensitive to race, gender, and culture.
Agree
Recess time should be required in both elementary AND middle schools.
Strongly Agree
Short Answer:
What is your relationship with the public school system? (Did you attend, did/are your children/grandchildren attend(ing)). Have you attended school board meetings in the past? How would your presence improve the board?
I attended public schools and my family. I have attended school board meetings in the pass. We need a change of board members. Because if your not part of the solution your part of the problem. The schools been having problems for a long time so we need change.
Do you support the creation of more charter schools in Baton Rouge? What criteria would you use to determine whether to approve them? What solution would you propose to address the growing budget deficits as charters receive more dedicated funds from the general budget?
I went to public schools we need to invest more money into our public school system. Stop short changing our school system. If you don’t your hurting the community.
What role does a school board member play in addressing the local challenges concerning teacher retention and hiring? How will you address the district’s teacher shortage?
The school board members play a big roll in address the local challenges. For one you should pay them there worth and offer them a package deal that offer to pay off their student loans. They should have 15 students in the classroom with an aide.
The Industrial Tax Exemption Program gives exemption of property tax to industry.
What is your criteria for approving or denying ITEP exemptions for the school board portion of the tax?
No industrial should have tax exemption. Because we need them to pay their part so that our school system could get what’s need.
Would you like to clarify any of your ranked choice responses?
Its all about the children and their well being. They come first because they’re the future