Election Questionnaire
Why did you decide to run in the 2010 school board election?
I have been a school trustee since 1986 and at the present time I'm the President of the Manitoba School Boards Association.
What experience will you bring to complement your role as school trustee?
Over the past 23 years I have been an elected school trustee in Ward 4, Louis Riel School Division. I have served as both Vice and Chairperson of the Board and have chaired all standing committees.
What are the major issues you would like to stand for and why did you choose these issues?
Bullying and Drugs are two of the main areas that school boards have to ensure that strong policies are in place for the protection of all students. Everyone is entitled to an education, school boards in the case of special need students have to make sure that there are the proper resources in place to assist each individual child.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in your school division? In your ward?
You are elected to support all children in all of the school divisions wards, Individuals that run for school trustee with agenda items are wrong and confused on the reason they are seeking election. It's all about "Children First and Children are our Future" and everything else is secondary. School boards can still help that future as long as we maintain our focus on what children of all ages need to learn and thrive-no matter where they live.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I have been elected by acclamation and look forward to the next 4 years serving the Louis Riel Community as a school trustee. School boards are comprised of citizens who invest significantly to ensure that the children in their communities are well served with programs and supports that respect unique local needs. We develop partnerships within our communities while we honour the values of stewardship. School boards make "tough decisions" at the local level to serve all students' best interests, even when we know some of those decisions will not receive universal support.
Please call me at 257-3883 or 257-3921 should you need a ride to the polls on voting for school trustees in Wards 1,2 and 3 in Louis Riel School Division. I would be happy to assist you.