Led by principles, anchored in purpose
We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes. – Fred Rogers
| In any aspect of life, when the pendulum swings too far in any direction, balance is lost, and balance is essential to a productive, healthy, and thriving community. Civic Impact Network is seeking to highlight candidates who demonstrate the ability to engage in constructive, inclusive dialogue and to bring people together around shared goals and common ground. We value leaders who ensure that all voices, across generations and backgrounds, are heard and respected, and who approach governance with integrity, civility, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of the entire community. Led by these principles and purpose, we strive to support leaders who embody positivity, inclusivity, and a a deep commitment to fostering unity and progress within the community. |
Core Values
School Board Candidates
- Commits to a vision of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction.
- Supports an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to succeed.
- Act as a steward of taxpayer funds by overseeing the annual budget, understanding financial reports, and ensuring financial decisions align with the district’s mission and enhance student education.
- Represents and engages in productive dialog with the entire community: students, staff, parents and community members.
- Exhibits integrity, honesty and transparency.
- Understands that individual board members have no individual authority unless delegated by the board, and supports the board’s key role in policy, vision and goals, community engagement, budget adoption, and fiscal responsibility
Other Candidates
- Supports an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of background, have the opportunity to succeed.
- Practice true fiscal responsibility by building a strategy that not only balances revenue and budgeting, but also invests in the people and future of our community.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards in all public activities.
- Represents and engages in productive dialog with the community and business members.
- Exhibits integrity, honesty and transparency.
- Is a team player and will work constructively with others.
