We should ask ourselves, “What would be most helpful for students? ”

Helping students at the LES PTA Fun Run for Boosterthon.

If elected my top 3 goals would be:

First, improving two-way communication between the board and the people they represent.

• Emails and calls deserve a response.

Second, improving compensation and reviewing vacancies and turnover regularly.

• How often do teachers cover classes for other teachers?

• How often do bus drivers run double routes?

• How competitive is our pay for substitutes and support staff?

Third, bring greater transparency to capital spending and borrowing.

• Before asking taxpayers to approve hundreds of millions more for maintenance and new schools, we need a clear, transparent long-range facilities plan, a complete accounting of the 2018 referendum, and an honest explanation of what the next referendum will cost taxpayers. We need to account for what was promised before asking taxpayers for more.

Lexington One has a facilities plan totaling 900+ million in maintenance, renovations, additions, and new schools. In August, the board also recently approved $31.8 million in capital projects , including reallocating $6.8 million remaining from the 2018 referendum. Currently the district is $600 million+ in debt.

Communication, Transparency, & Responsiveness:

Across our community and among district staff, I consistently hear the same concerns: transparency, staffing shortages, and responsible spending. I share those concerns too.

School board members have a responsibility to represent and respond to the people they serve: parents, students, teachers, staff, business owners, and our community.

I will continue to advocate for:

• Strong, consistent representation of parents, teachers, staff, and the community

• Timely and respectful communication with constituents

• Clear, transparent board communication and decision-making

Staffing, Retention & School Support:

At the March 24, 2026 board meeting, there was discussion about the substitute shortage. When substitutes are unavailable, teachers are often expected to cover additional classrooms, which can lead to combined classes and even more strain on staff.

If we want to solve these shortages, we need to offer more competitive pay for substitutes.

The same concern applies to bus drivers and other critical support staff. The board should receive regular reports regarding vacancies and staff turnover.

• Better substitute pay

• Competitive compensation for bus drivers and support staff

• Regular vacancy reporting

• Stronger support for the employees who keep schools functioning every day

Helping serve students and families at Bingo Night

Greeting students and families with Les the Wildcat

Fiscal Accountability & Protecting Classrooms:

Based on the facilities study recently presented to the board, there are $950M+ needs across the district.

Before asking taxpayers to vote for another bond referendum, we must first address the unfinished promises and budget issues from the previous bond.

Fiscal responsibility means honoring prior bond commitments, controlling spending, and making sure classroom instruction remains the priority.

Staying Informed. Staying Involved.

For the last five years, I have committed to staying informed and keeping the community informed by attending almost every board meeting in person, including special-called meetings, committee meetings, and workshops. When I am unable to attend in person, I am watching the livestream.

This kind of involvement matters because the community deserves board members who are paying attention, asking questions, and communicating clearly about the work of the district.

Experience & Involvement:

Our Community deserves transparency, accountability, and leadership that listens.

That is the leadership I will bring to the Lexington One School Board.

At the table with Board members during the March 10 Board of Trustees Budget and Facilities Study Workshop. I am ready to hit the ground running!