Election Questionnaire
Why did you decide to run in the 2010 school board election?
I am an incumbent trustee. I continue to enjoy serving my community as a school trustee.
What experience will you bring to complement your role as school trustee?
With my business background, I am able to provide a technical insight on many issues based on my experience in the private sector.
What are the major issues you would like to stand for and why did you choose these issues?
Succession planning - the Board requires leadership to ensure that high quality appointments are made for school administrator positions that will be opening up due to retirements.
I chose this issue since it will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of our Division going forward.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in your school division? In your ward?
Our school buildings are in good repair, that said, since all are over 40 years of age capital improvements will be necessary to ensure that our buildings and grounds are maintained in keeping with 21st century standards.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
Our Board will be losing a number of experienced trustees who decided for various reasons not to run in the 2010 election. It will be important to elect experienced trustees to the Board to provide leadership and to assist the trustees who will be newly elected to learn the 'ins and outs' of their new role.