With five candidates running for two open seats on the Oak Ridge Board of Education, it’s more important than ever to know where each of us stands on issues that will shape the future of our schools. I recently participated in a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, where only three of the candidates running attended. It was a great chance to discuss our visions and priorities, and I appreciated the opportunity to share my perspective and what makes Oak Ridge schools truly special for families.
I’ve shared some clips from the forum below, along with the full video for those interested in hearing directly from the candidates who participated. As you review the highlights, I hope you’ll see my commitment to our community and my dedication to addressing the needs of our students and families. Thank you for being engaged in this election, and I look forward to continuing the conversation with you.
Opening statement
What are your thoughts on how you would enforce the law regarding inappropriate materials in our school libraries?
How can the school board resist attempts to dictate or revise history curricula based on political or religious views?
What are your thoughts on cell phones in the classroom and What are your thoughts on guns in the classroom?
What will you do to ensure that schools apply discipline fairly and that minority students are not disciplined more harshly or more often than white students?
What role does party politics have in Oak Ridge School policies and procedures and are partisan elections for school board positive or negative?
What are your views on vouchers?
Closing Statement
Full video:
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