* HER POSITIVE TRAITS AS A...

* HER POSITIVE TRAITS AS A TRUSTEE:

“I am a consensus builder who believes that the entire community

must be involved in the decision-making process. I am optimistic. I

believe that every child can learn. I am a realist.... I am a

listener -- to our students, parents, teachers and the community. I

am inclusive, committed to broadening the participation of all --

students, parents, teachers and the community.”

* THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN:

“I support local control. Our Strategic Plan must be updated

annually so that it reflects input from community committees of

students, parents, teachers and others to guide the activities of our

district.”

* FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

“I set standards for, and helped implement, the district’s system

of financial accountability which aligns each budget item with a goal

of the Strategic Plan. This prudent management of our resources makes

sure that [residents’] tax dollars are allocated to the classrooms

and for the care and maintenance of our schools.”

* A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

“Students learn better when they do so in a safe environment. We

must continue to teach children to respect each other and their

teachers. They must learn to take care of and be proud of the school

they attend. Character education, rules of behavior and enforcement

of our anti-intimidation policy teach our students to be good

citizens.”