P L A N S
If elected, I would carry out the usual duties of the board, with special emphasis on the following:
Education. Continue the excellent academic and extracurricular opportunities and standards that D128 has already set, looking for ways to grow and improve, ensuring that each child's academic, extracurricular, and social emotional needs are tended to. Each child has unique passions and interests that if discovered, encouraged, and honed, will allow for them to grow and flourish. This includes making sure each child's plans for not only high school but after high school are addressed.
Facilities. Are structural enhancements necessary, to guarantee a safe and effective learning environment for all? Do all extracurriculars have what they need, to be an outlet for students' passions? Regular evaluation and upkeep is needed, to prevent potential devastating events.
Spending. Are wise financial decisions being made? To ensure quality education, money must be spent. But this needs to be done carefully and appropriately. Taxpayers are expecting this, they must not be let down.
Balance. The needs of all stakeholders must be considered. This is attained by listening to all. Only by considering everyone's thoughts and opinions, can the district thrive, and do what's best for its students.