I know my 20 years of experience as an engineer will be an asset as we work through the projects prioritized. The district has brought in new curriculum and professional development, and they are actively monitoring data and drilling down that data to get to the root cause of any problems and putting changes into place to ensure excellence and making sure we are seeing positive results and goals being met. But if we can help our students in this way, we should., Vagen: Yes. Reducing busing and/or charging for it would not be something that would be easy to support, as it appears strongly as a disservice to the students.. Such recordings would be a closed record and not available to the public. Hassler: After the Supreme Court made their historic decision regarding gay marriage it may be time for LGBT issues and curriculum to be spoken about in schools. I think there are ways of improving failing districts. Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Mehlville Board of Education in the June 2 election, which is rescheduled from April due to the coronavirus pandemic. I am one of 11 children. Are changes needed to the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri? two elections removed the sunset that was set for Proposition P, when the debt is paid off these funds would go to the general fund. At that time, the district was in a budgetary crisis as well as a staff retention crisis, both of which have been turned around under Dr. Gaines leadership, with progress towards the future while making the district a place where staff, students and the community all work together for student excellence.. Also I (we) have done a good job of engaging the community to seek their input on what they want to see moving forward and taking their suggestions for areas they think need improving. I grew up in NC. Droney: I believe basic sex education as defined by Missouri State standards can be taught in the school. The district has been focused on moving into the future with a focus on data and community involvement. Important for our children to understand and be able to use technology. Huegerich: I do not have a problem with this being taught as long as the curriculum is age appropriate. It is a thorough plan addressing the needs of every part that makes up a school district. The district created a Facilities Steering Committee of parents, teachers and community members to look at every facility to see what improvements are needed and rank them in order of importance. He said he is running for office because his father had a first-grade education and his mother had an eighth-grade education, and he understands the importance of education: I have a very diverse background. I would try to best understand areas where they see waste that can be eliminated and what budget items they believe would have the least detrimental effects on the kids and the district. The district had a record number of teachers leave five years ago for other jobs and districts. 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Our kids deserved it! Because of this, I will make certain the district focuses on academic excellence and operational efficiency. If the data supports the proposal for an OHS version of the MHS auditorium, with financial justification being made and proven on a long-term basis of the benefits and consistent use of an OHS auditorium, then it should be something the district could consider.. The school manages this new way to teach while adhering to state standards set by DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education). Huegerich: The district needs to maintain a data-centric approach to vetting academic programs. Any single challenge can have a domino effect having an impact felt across the educational atmosphere. This includes maintaining and enhancing all the Student Choice Programs the district is currently offering. I would work and support the administration to give them the resources necessary to understand the most effective leading indicators, determine how we can collect these and utilize them to improve academic performance., Kenner: Evaluate nationwide curriculum programs comparable to Mehlville that are producing the best outcomes. How did you vote in the November 2015 election on the school districts tax rate increase measure, Proposition R for Restore? I have been on the MOSAIC PTO board for the past two years, one year as parliamentarian and one year as secretary.. Huegerich: Communications on all matters should always be conducted with the utmost respect for other peoples opinions. Droney: The current environment in our country has become very divisive politically. Hassler: No enrollment is actually down in our two current high schools so there is no current need for a third school., Kenner: I am not familiar enough with district numbers to answer with confidence., Pretto: No, our enrollment is in constant flux and that is a huge investment., Wolman: The expense of building a third high school is a massive undertaking that would take multiple years to complete. Hassler: Keep the community informed, make fiscally responsible decisions, be approachable and available to talk to, always keep kids first in all decisions made, continued use of data driven and transparent communication in all ways possible. I do not support charter schools based on current evidence., Pretto: Well, I know that so far, charter schools funded by Missouri taxpayers that have failed and closed have cost us $785 million!! The current performance areas at Oakville are not sufficient spaces for performing. Busing is supposed to be 75-percent subsidized by state funding. They are privately owned and are for profit. Upon information and belief, the District intends for summer school classes to be subject to the Trigger Mandate. They have a systematic process for identifying problems and an approach for responding to them. The Mehlville School District has approximately 12,000 students currently enrolled. I think that that diverse background allows me to perhaps add a new perspective to help the district continue to grow.. Without an adequate fund balance, a school district would need to engage in short-term borrowing to fund day-to-day operations. Other methods should be used for recurring expenses.. We should avoid deficit spending. The strategic plan gives us direction for student academic performance, support for teachers to ensure quality learning environments and using our district resources in a responsible manner. The library should have material that is representative of the community it serves., Wolman: School libraries should have information about gay and lesbian lifestyles, as it is a lifestyle that some students may be part of. Then after careful consideration try to reach a consensus as to what is best for our kids., Vagen: Board members should take all the available information, including recommendations, and make a decision that is best for the students and district. Are you satisfied with the districts security efforts? I grew up in NC. In recent years, an attorney gave the district his legal opinion that the Prop P tax originally scheduled to sunset in 2021 was set in stone when voters approved (2008s no-tax-rate-increase tax transfer) Prop T. However, despite that legal opinion, the district does not plan to continue to levy the Prop P tax without asking voters first. Droney: I believe each board member should be performing the research and diligence required to become knowledgeable enough on the decisions they are required to make. Have you ever applied for a job with the Mehlville School District? Droney: I have not had the opportunity to work with Dr. Gaines to be able to evaluate his performance. Facebook Page; Twitter Feed; (Background here. I established Students on Board.. in Jefferson Barracks, a school in the Mehlville School District, either the reached 1% or 1.5% trigger threshold and the District instituted a Trigger Mandate thatwill last u ntil at least May 20, 2022, and perhaps longer. Should the district follow the strategic plan in the future? If you are not a board member, what is your biggest accomplishment for the district? Mehlville residents showed historic levels of support for the district in Proposition S in 2021. Should Oakville High School have an auditorium like Mehlville High does? And, no more pay freezes!, Vagen: Keeping quality teachers is one of the most important things the district can do to provide a stable environment for our students to succeed in. Have you been endorsed by any groups, organizations, unions, et cetera? With that being said, the goal of the Block Scheduling Committee formed a few years ago was to roll out a full schedule for the year 2018-2019 that had a flex of all classes built into it. Hassler: Mehlville NEA, South County Labor, Kenner: All candidates were endorsed by NEA., Wolman: All five candidates for the Mehlville School board have Missouri NEA endorsements.. How is the district doing in following the plan? I moved to the district to escape a failing district and I did not (do not) want to see Mehlville fail., Kenner: I cant remember if I voted. The board is currently reviewing the issue. You can see the results of that focus in how we are applying resources to improve student performance. Asked why he is running, Wolman said, I wish to add my technology background into the school boards leadership for the future.. If so, what would you propose? Wright: I voted along with over 80 percent of the community in favor. If you are an applicant and have . Hello, Mehlville and Oakville! He and his wife, Ariane, are the parents of Hadley, 7, who attends Mosaic Elementary. He has a strong nationwide network of people that he continues to learn from, and he brings new and, trending ideas to our district so we can be visionary leaders in the academic arena. If the recommendations need to be denied or amended then that should be a decision the board makes., Wolman: The board members should make decisions on issues with informed discussion of the issue, with a clear statement of pros and cons on all possible outcomes of the decision. He is accountable to the Board of Education and I trust that the directors will continue to evaluate his leadership on an ongoing basis. During the course of my campaign, Ive talked to many voters about what they want from their school district. For the teachers and kids that are better served by a shorter block period and seeing the teacher on more consistent days of the week, they would be channeled into those classes and for the kids that need the longer block time they will be channeled into those blocked classes. The Mehlville School District, a district striving for excellence focused on each student's challenge to engage in their future. Why or why not? Hassler: The board should consult with the Finance Committee on major financial decisions. If the program was to end, it would be preferable to look at property tax measures to compensate of the loss of revenue over budget cuts.. Mehlville was and, with Prop R, continues to be a destination district. Deficit spending erodes a school districts fund balance. And always ask what is best for our kids. Three candidates are seeking two open seats on the Mehlville Board of Education in the April 5 election. Grade Level. If you dont repair things when they need to be repaired, eventually it will cost you more in the long run to let them deteriorate further and have emergency repairs. Do you support the Mehlville Strategic Plan? Hassler: I will follow the plan as written and make sure that the superintendent is reaching the goals promised by Prop R. These promises can be found on the districts website under the Prop R tab. Wright: I think it is critical to presume good intentions and develop functional relationships between the board and administration. We must protect our students and faculty the very best that we can., Vagen: Generally, yes. Teachers and the district put away a good amount for retirement but when looking at the numbers and comparisons with Social Security and 401(k) plans, the district only pays a couple percent more than the cost of Social Security taxes and a 401(k) match., Kenner: I dont know enough about to the retirement system to answer with confidence., Wolman: From my limited involvement with the PSRS/PEERS of Missouri, it appears that it is working well without any needed changes. Do you believe sex education should be taught in school, including various types of birth-control methods? The next step would be to review options for additional community enrichment programs and summer school expansion, which has continued to improve and provide funds to the district. These will be the items I focus on if I am elected to the board. Transferring the 4 cents helped to start on these projects. We will also continue to have, ittee audits the district books once a year to guarantee transparency and confirm funds are being spent as promised.. Prop A gave an opportunity to avoid the interest costs., Pretto: A big yes!! Have you been endorsed by any groups, organizations, unions, et cetera? Hassler: I believe we should maintain about a 17.5-percent to 20-percent fund balance. I am running to restore excellence in academics in our district, improved transparency and increased parent collaboration in Mehlville Schools. Hassler: State law says this has to be offered and that parents can opt their children out. Policy BBFA of the Mehlville School District has a specific clause against contracting or employing family members within the 4th Degree of Consanguinity and Affinity of an active school board member or within a year of no longer serving on the school board.. Wright: The district continually addresses needs in its academic programs and offerings. Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, Our meetings are livestreamed, available on YouTube and as a board member, I can say that every request for information under the Sunshine Law would be fulfilled. Hassler: Before any budget cuts are made, I would charge administration with researching if there was any wasteful spending and try to make cuts only to things that do not affect academics. Social and emotional development is crucial for these students. Incumbents Peggy Hassler and. The district matches with another 14.5 percent. During this time, we have had to modify our approach because of the pandemic. On the flip side, the problem I have with the program is that the district the kids are coming from are paying much needed money from their struggling district to our suburban district so the question comes down to are we hurting the other kids at the struggling districts by taking their funding away from them to educate the transfer students. This needs to be regularly monitored and discussed to ensure we are not reserving more than we really need so that funds are spent on the year intended on the continuous improvement of the district., Kenner: There should be enough in the fund balance to compensate for foreseen and unforeseen circumstances. School librarians discussed serving their communities, having resources for all students, and meeting the needs of diverse students. Educator retention and pay I evaluated Mehlville salaries compared in other neighboring districts and found that on average, they would need a $1200 salary increase. What do you need from your school that it does not provide today? Our schools remained in-person, that is the biggest marker of a successful strategy. How should board members make decisions on issues? Compare pay for popular roles and read about the team's work-life balance. Uncover why Mehlville School District is the best company for you. 2023-2024 School Year Coaching Opportunities-Mehlville High School Position Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self esteem. Wolman: I do not have any family members employed by the Mehlville School District. The only district that I am aware that it created issues that affected the students was in SLPS (Saint Louis City Schools)., Vagen: Policies should be continuously reviewed and updated., Wolman: The school districts nepotism policy is fine as it is.. Why? Decisions should be made after considering all factors involved and consideration must be made as to how it fulfills the Strategic Plan, does it align with board and school district goals, how does the decision affect academic performance, how does it affect ALL children in the district and the community as a whole and how does it affect the budget and is it being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The work done with Prop P was done with voter support and it would be a very wise move to secure voter support for a tax increase that directly affects them.. We will also continue to have our Finance Committee, made up of community members that are accountants and CPAs (certified public accountants), audit district books to compare the funds spent to the promises we made during the Prop R campaign in comparison to the funds received as a result of Prop R., Kenner: I would continue to provide transparency and look at different ways to continue to keep the community informed and solicit feedback from the community., Pretto: Continue to be as transparent as possible., Vagen: Continuing to improve communication between the district and the community is paramount to maintaining trust and a strong relationship., Wolman: As a board member, I will continue to follow the Prop R promise and only spend those funds on what was committed by the existing school board at the time to the community.. A program like VICC has the potential for multiple generational changes when kids educate themselves and gives them a better opportunity to be successful upon graduation and beyond. One of the goals of the Mehlville Strategic Plan is to increase the level of academics in the district.
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