Note: Questions were submitted no later than October 4th and were screened. The following are the selected questions. See the full video.
Nicole Cowley – Michelle Marinuzzi – David Zimbler
Q1: Why are running for the board of education? If elected, what are your priorities?
Q2: Is there a particular issue that motivated you to want to serve on the BOE?
Q3: What particular experience or skills have prepared you to server on the board? What differentiates you from the other candidates?
Q4: What is a school board member’s role and responsibilities? How does that role differ from the superintendent and administration?
Q5: What attributes and behaviors are essential for school board members?
Q6: What is the best way to address differences of opinion on the board or between the board and the administration?
Q7: How can the BOE best communicate with its constituent groups?
Q8: What issues do you believe your district needs to address in the academic programs and offerings? What changes would you recommend?
Q9: What are your thoughts on your school district’s programs for special education students, English language learners, and gifted students?
Q10: How would you handle a conflict if a situation arose that effected yourself or your child personally?
Q11: New Candidate: What are your thoughts on the current budget?
Q11: Re-election Candidate: What are you most proud of in terms of the budget from your term and how has it impacted the school?