USD 480 Election Candidate Forum Audio Available

You can listen to audio from the October 2, 2017 Candidate Forum for the USD 480 candidates in this November’s general election.

You can select the audio file for any question you choose; the files are listed in the order they were covered at the forum, if you wish to hear the entire forum.

October 2, 2017 Candidate Forum
Candidates for USD 480 School Board

Note: Neither Cindy Martin nor Noe Tolento attended this forum;
both candidates appear on the ballot.

Intro 0. Moderator
Intro 1. Elsa Fraire
Intro 2. Alan Brown
Intro 3. Nick Hatcher
Intro 4. Royce Kitts
Intro 5. Matt Durler

Q1. Your qualifications
Q2. Your top priority on board
Q3. Why did board raise mill levy 7 mills
Q4. “What-if” US DofE abolished, state control
Q5. Family members and employees

Q6. Is USD 480 too administrator top-heavy
Q7. Unqualified hires
Q8. Effective bullying policy
Q9. Concealed carry by teachers
Q10. Would you vote yes even if disagree

Q11. How to improve graduation rates
Q12. After new schools – next big goal
Q13. Effective teacher evaluation policy
Q14. Teacher retention strategy
Q15. Career paths for non college attendees

Q16. Consider half-day kindergarten
Q17. Why should we vote for you

 

Recap 0. Moderator
Recap 1. Elsa Fraire
Recap 2. Alan Brown
Recap 3. Nick Hatcher
Recap 4. Royce Kitts
Recap 5. Matt Durler
Recap 6. Moderator – Conclusion