Questions for Potential School Board Members Continued

I asked to hear your opinions, questions, and concerns on what you would like for a potential school board member to address. Here are the responses below...

1. How is the dropout rate for your school system calculated? Does it accurately measure education completion?

2. Have you researched the benefits of year round academic calendars (year round schooling)? What is your position on the subject?

3. Business and industry thrive in areas that have a prepared workforce. What plans do you have for collaborating with economic development stakeholders in the community to ensure a prepared workforce?

4. What accountability requirements do you propose for parents?

5. Do you believe in life-long learning? If so, how have you modeled this belief and what opportunities do you propose for the other board members?

6. If elected to serve as a board member, how would you regulate distribution of funds (including donations) for schools in order to give all schools in the county the same financial and technology resources?

Thanks so much for this powerful and hopeful interchange. These questions will be directed to various potential school board members in my city. I would ask that you reveal these questions and concerns in your city too.