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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.
Agree
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.
Neutral
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.
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.
Agree
Recess time should be required in both elementary AND middle schools.
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 grandmother of students who attended school in the East Baton Rouge System. This affords me a unique view regarding the implementation of curriculum and instruction. Serving as an administrator, I have varied experience in the operation of a school district. Given the aforementioned, my work history can provide insight on effective policy decisions.
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 effective public schools . The current system to determine the approval of a charter application has been effective.
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?
As policy makers, we can support aggressive ideas and incentives to retain good teachers.
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?
I believe a complete exemption is unwarrenty. There should be room for compromise.
Would you like to clarify any of your ranked choice responses?
No