I believe that:

• people voted into office have a responsibility to represent the people who elected them;
• it is crucial that our school board reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of our highly diverse community;
• no child in our school district should ever "fall through the cracks;"
• providing more opportunities for more children is a positive thing;
• we must focus on the long-term future of education when addressing physical plant needs;
• spending our education dollars wisely is essential;
• we need to maintain our school district's assets for improved long-term fiscal responsibility;
• our students deserve to be in schools that are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning;
• educational needs must be balanced with affordability for taxpayers so that people can continue to live in the wonderful State College area;
• it is the school district's duty to encourage public engagement in district decisions;
• the school board should strive for a community consensus when making major decisions;
• decisions made now about the district's physical plant should last for the next 40 to 50 years;
• investing in education is a prudent investment in our future!