Support Lane, Turnbull and Kach
Please join us in voting for Lane, Turnbull and Kach on Tuesday March 8th.
Jim Kach stepped into serve when no one else would, is now willing to serve for three more years, which we believe is commendable. Kach’s experience working in another district as well as his experienced time on the Board will serve our district well. Kach is not afraid to ask the tough questions, and though we don’t always agree with him, we appreciate someone who is willing to challenge the status quo. Kach’s son graduated from the high school, and this alumni parent perspective will be a great asset to the Board.
Ann Lane is a proven leader in our community. She is a former co-chair of the PTO, as well as an active volunteer in our schools. Lane will keep our children first and foremost with every decision she makes. Lane has two of her own children in the schools and her third is a recent graduate. She has a strong understanding of the importance of educational excellence for our children. Lane is not afraid to face a challenge, and will always listen with an open mind.
Megan Turnbull is also a parent of school aged children, and as such cares deeply about the education her children are receiving. Turnbull’s community volunteer, professional strategic planning experience and her experience as an instructor at UNH will be a strong asset at the Board table. Turnbull’s ability to listen and understand all points of view are exactly what is needed at this time. Turnbull is passionate about excellence in our schools, and has already begun to work with the leaders in our district to improve communication.
Our district has had some tough times over the last few years. This Board will be responsible for attracting a new leader when our current Superintendent retires. We need strong, open minded, collaborative leaders who are willing to work with all stakeholders.
Lane, Turnbull and Kach will help lead our district with collaboration and open communication. These are the candidates who can best restore a collaborative culture focused on educational excellence for our schools.
Kim and Doug Clark
p.s. from Kim only......When I served on the Board the idea of unity was impressed upon all Board members. The idea that on our own we held diverse ideas representative of our constituants, but upon vote we would have the ability to unite behind the voice of the board.
These three candidates are on their own diverse and unique. I urge you to read the candidate profiles to see the differences between all of the candidates. These profiles are at the district web site, and on a link within this Blog.
The diversity of these three individuals in both their background and general ideas will work well towards the unity the Board and our district need at this time.
This doesn't appear to be "News and Information", but one authorized blogger's opinion given full article status.
ReplyDeleteFor the sake of variety of opinion, I will quote from another candidate's site:
"This is an extremely important election year. The Board is in serious danger of losing its diversity of opinion. Much of the current board’s diversity is being lost with its outgoing members. Two of my opponents, Lane and Turnbull, are being actively supported by the current board leadership. Many in the community, and many teachers and administrators are very worried about the viewpoint that could come to monopolize board dialogue and decisions. I’m running because like many, I’m troubled by the direction of our district and the role the school board has played. I ask for your vote. I’ll bring balance to the board. I’ll bring experience -- I served two terms on the board from 1997-2003. I stand on my record of hard work and effective leadership for quality Oyster River education."
- John Collins
http://www.johncollinsforschoolboard.com/
While both being excellent candidates, Ann an Meagan bring similar experience and opinions to the table. John Collins will bring a distinct voice and provide the variety of opinion and diverstity that the board must have to truly balance needs of our children, our tax payers, and our teachers.
Good luck to all tomorrow.
- Rob McEwan, Madbury.
If you watched the Mast Way candidates night, most of the candidates agreed upon common themes: accountability, transparency, fiscal sustainability, supporting teachers and staff, support of the Advisory Budget Committee (ABC).
ReplyDeleteI hope that the 3 candidates who are elected tomorrow stand by these principles after they are elected. While individual viewpoints of the 7 members will not be the same, I hope the new members of the Board will work together with the sitting Board to develop a vision and goals that serve our students, our staff and our community.
Ann Lane, Megan Turnbull and Jim Kach are candidates with exceptional integrity, volunteer in our community, and bring diverse professional backgrounds. They also offer unique perspectives given the age of their children.
They have been actively involved in our District and understand both the challenges and strengths it offers. I believe these candidates will bring innovative ideas, strategic thinking and a positive attitude that will inspire and engage the students, staff and community.
I wish all 6 candidates the best of luck tomorrow. Running a campaign is hard work (winning is even worse!). I appreciate all of your efforts to put yourself out there for public scrutiny in the hope of "winning" a position that consumes every ounce of free time (and then some), may feel thankless at times and pays peanuts! But, it is such important work and I thank you for your willingness to serve.
PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8th!
See you at the polls,
Jenna Roberts