Website: DrKimBainguel.com
Ranked Choice:
I support programs that replace traditional and/or remedial courses with advanced and/or college level courses in our district.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
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 am a high school graduate of the class of 2001 of Robert E. Lee High School. My husband was a graduate of Belaire High School. I currently have three children who attend EBR schools. Since the peak of covid-19 I have watched all school board meetings live via YouTube. My presence will improve the board because of my skill set in my professional career, my educational career, and most importantly I understand the needs of parents.
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 support parents having a quality choice. That choice may look like a traditional school, Charter school, or even a private school. I believe that Charter schools should be held at the same standard as public schools in EBR. My solution to growing budget deficits is promoting equity. Where schools receive funds from an individualized prospective.
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 member is responsible for adopting policies in regards to teacher retention. Some ways I believe to address teacher shortage is by rehiring public sector workers, provide targeted incentives for new and current teachers, and create innovative learning environments with master teachers in schools effected the most.
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?
My criteria for approving or denying ITEP is looking at how effective that organization has been to the community. Is the organization providing jobs, creating opportunities in the community. Looking at if the organization giving back to the ebr school system.
Would you like to clarify any of your ranked choice responses?
mandate vaccines for children- While my children are vaccinated, I am neutral on school districts having the authority to mandate vaccines.