Spring 2007 Madison School Board Election Update: Vote April 3!
- Christine & Trent Sveom kindly forwarded candidate responses to additional questions not contained within the previously posted Video from the March 5, 2007 West High Forum. The questions:
- Please explain your views on additional charter schools given the success of Nuestro Mundo here in Madison and several offerings in Appleton just to name a few?
- How can the school district provide for second languages to be taught to all students starting in Kindergarten and continuing through all grades?
- The board will be hiring a new superintendent. Please discuss what you believe is
the top 3 criteria for a superintendent. You are free to ignore my request to address communication between Board and Administration/Superintendent, Boards communication with public, Superintendent and Public.- What role should School Board, Parents and Educators play in changing state law,
which adversely affect our schools?- What accountability mechanisms do you envision? (Directed to Rick & Maya)
- What is your position on the health insurance issue for teachers, that is the WPS option versus HMO’s?
Responses:
- Seat 3: Beth Moss [84K PDF] and Rick Thomas [67K PDF]
- Seat 4: Tom Brew (did not attend) and Johnny Winston, Jr. [70K PDF]
- Seat 5: Maya Cole [52K PDF] and Marj Passman [42K PDF]
