Board of Education

Laura Frame, President

Finance Committee

Student Achievement Liaison

Term Expires: December 31, 2009

One of my goals when I was first elected to the School Board was to get a school bond issue passed so we could build new schools and renovate the buildings we intended to keep. Thanks to the work of the BEST Committee, many volunteers, and the voting public, the school bond issue passed. My new goals are to see that we build state of the art schools and renovate our existing schools on time and on budget. I look forward to seeing teachers and students energized and excited about their learning environment. I know this energy will translate to improved learning and teaching.

I would like to see some single sex classes at the high school. Studies show students learn better when divided into two classrooms of boys and girls. We need to always try and improve the way our students learn.

Also, I would like to investigate a uniform policy for our district. Studies show uniforms improve student learning and behavior. It cuts down time spent by administrators disciplining students. It practically eliminates morning battles over clothing at home and it reduces clothing expenses for parents.

I am on the Finance Committee and the Student Achievement Liaison Committee. With respect to the finance Committee, we are now having regular meetings one hour before every Board meeting to review and discuss all budget items for regular school operation, as well as the budget for the OSFC project. My goal is to make sure every penny is spent wisely and that we maintain our financial goals as set by our treasurer, Susan Rinehart.

The Student Achievement Committee is my favorite committee because I get to interact with the students and learn about all of the wonderful things they do to make our schools and community better places to be. I am always looking for better ways to honor their achievements and to let them know how proud we are of them. I would like to add an employee recognition component to this committee as well, to honor those employees who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Go Redskins!