Friday, March 11, 2011

Candidates Corner: Davis stresses importance of firsthand knowledge of Holbrook school issues

Barbara Davis, candidate for re-election to the school committee, said, “I have been a visible presence in the community and continue to be passionate about making the Holbrook public schools an exceptional school system. Students, staff, and parents need to feel supported by the school committee, and one way of doing that is by being visible and available at the schools and events. Visiting the schools, I speak with everyone about issues and concerns. Attendance at school events helps me to get a better understanding about what is needed and what the issues are.
“Being on the school committee is more than attending two meetings a month. It is very important to see firsthand the problems and issues affecting the schools. The committee makes decisions on items that will directly affect the buildings, staffing, supplies, and other important matters.
“I have worked hard to ensure that all of Holbrook’s public school students receive the best education possible. I am committed to continuing to work diligently to help make the improvements necessary so the Holbrook public schools can become an exceptional school system. In the past two years, the public debate over renovations or regionalization have finally come forward. I have been involved at every meeting in and out of the district on these matters. I am the only candidate who can say that.
“A school committee member should be an advocate for the children of Holbrook. I am a visible presence in the schools and work hard to ensure that all of Holbrook’s students receive the best education possible. I continue to work toward adding staff to reduce class size and maximize student potential, and wish to move forward on a building project, seek out alternative revenues to offset the rising costs of underunded mandates, and encourage students and parents to continue at the Holbrook schools.
“The residents of Holbrook have a right to a school committee member who cares enough to go into the school buildings regularly and see what goes on firsthand. I form my opinions and make decisions based on facts, rather than popular misconceptions, and I listen with open ears and an open mind.”
To find out how you can help ensure Davis continues her work in improving the education of the Holbrook public school students, email her at barparapdavis@gmail.comor campaign manager Alex Mann at alexandermann@yahoo.com


Read more: CANDIDATES CORNER: Davis stresses importance of firsthand knowledge of Holbrook school issues - Holbrook, MA - Holbrook Sun http://www.wickedlocal.com/holbrook/archive/x1174962483/CANDIDATES-CORNER-Davis-stresses-importance-of-firsthand-knowledge-of-Holbrook-school-issues#ixzz1GJcAS1qM
 

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