Congratulations to Jorge Medina and Ray Smith who will be the parent representatives on the Maxwell SBDM Council. Thanks to all who ran and to the 190 parents and guardians who voted!
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ELECTIONS - Friday, April 17, 7:30-9:00 and 2:45-3:00 (Ice cream social in the afternoon!)
Candidate Information (listed alphabetically)
- Question 1: If you aren't elected as the SBDM Parent Representative, what are other ways you plan to get involved with the school? SEE THE ANSWERS
- Question 2: What prompted you to bring your child to Maxwell and do you expect your child to attend through the 12th grade? SEE THE ANSWERS
- Question 3: Are there occasions in which you would support reducing Spanish exposure if it ensured greater student achievement? SEE THE ANSWERS (part 1) SEE THE ANSWERS (part 2)
- Question 4: Is there one activity that you would change or add to enhance the Spanish immersion experience at Maxwell? SEE THE ANSWERS
- Question 5: Given that the SBDM minutes are not available until at least one month after the meeting, how will you communicate with parents after SBDM Council Meetings to let them know the topics discussed? SEE THE ANSWERS
- Question 6: Now that much of KERA has been repealed, many subjects like arts and humanities and practical living that were considered "core curriculum" will not be tested any longer. Are you committed to maintaining the status of these classes in the school? SEE THE ANSWERS
- Question 7: Are you willing to listen to parents input and make decisions that reflect what the parents want for all students or will you base your decision-making on what you feel is needed? Please explain. SEE THE ANSWERS
Upcoming SBDM Election Events
- March 16, 3 pm – Nomination forms and resumes due
- March 23 (on or before) – Information about candidates available to parents
- April 7, 6 pm – Candidate forum
- April 17 – Elections (7:30-9:00, 2:30-6:00)
- April 17 – Ice cream social (2:45-6:00)
More Information (letter sent home to parents)
Kentucky PTA SBDM Handbook (entired handbook)
Excerpt From Handbook (info on role of council and parent rep responsibilities)
