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Ranked Choice:
I support programs that replace traditional and/or remedial courses with advanced and/or college level courses in our district.
Disagree
I believe that the racial demographics of the school districts should equitably represent the population of Baton Rouge.
Strongly Agree
I support the creation of a separate school district for St. George.
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.
Agree
The school district should provide curriculum that is sensitive to race, gender, and culture.
Strongly 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. My son is currently a student in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. I attend school board meetings. As a lifelong Baton Rouge resident, a parent of a student in the district, and a certified Social Studies teacher, I bring a unique perspective to improve the decisions of the school board.
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?
Current charter schools in Baton Rouge need necessary enhancements prior to the creation of more charter schools. In order to approve new charters, applicants must provide proof of a successful model/framework of implementation. A set amount of tax dollars need to be allotted for charter schools- with private entities contributing more resources to traditional and charter programs.
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?
A school board member serves as the voice of the local community in correspondence with the school district and the superintendent. School board members may assist in researching efforts to increase teacher recruitment and retention. A taskforce of stakeholders should be created with plans of surveying current employees needs and reasons for remaining employed by the district. The taskforce may also consider visiting school districts nationally who are thriving in the area of teacher retention then work to implement similar practices within our school district. And, assist as needed to maintain success.
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?
We need viable jobs for students upon graduating from high school. We also need funds to support our schools and school staff. Negotiations of exemption percentages is needed to confirm that all stakeholders benefit from the ITEP arrangement.
Would you like to clarify any of your ranked choice responses?
N/A