Top Three Priorities
To support student needs, to celebrate school community achievements, and to fulfill the fiduciary responsibility of spending school funds.
Why are you running?
Appointed in 2013 first election in 2014; 2017, 2020, 2023: won all elections.
What is the biggest challenge facing your area’s schools? The biggest opportunity?
The biggest hurdle for RSU1, like many Maine communities, is providing excellent education without causing financial hardship for struggling families. The increasing cost of property taxes contributes to the lack of affordable housing in our communities.
A top issue for many parents is the age of Maine’s school infrastructure. How would you address this issue locally from your position on the school board?
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Do you think the state government is too involved in local schooling? Not involved enough? The right amount of involved? Explain your answer.
The state can better support schools by increasing funding through an updated EPS funding formula. I think the community's voice should be strongly considered in decisions about local school districts.