April 5th - Your Voice Needs to be Heard

Tuesday, April 5th is an important date in terms of voting. In most parts of Illinois there are all sorts of elections; county officials, local government agencies and school board elections.

Relative to our work with schools, I can think of few other ways of supporting education than by voting for school board members. We are typically prone to having to choose two, three or four members out of a slate of five, six or seven candidates. That's as it should be...contested elections.

Allow me to offer a couple of thoughts relative to choosing your next elementary and secondary school board members. I would simply like to encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the candidates and then to cast their votes on Tuesday.

Finally, I think we will all be better served if we vote for people who don't have a 'single item agenda.' Whatever that item may be, even if it is of critical importance, does not comprise the full scope of supporting schools, teachers, and students in their entirity. Casting a vote for someone who thoughtfully looks at a broad range of issues, is overwhelmingly supportive of schools, and will avoid micromanaging the school is probably someone worth your vote.

At any rate, schools need to hear from you. They need your support.

Thanks,
Dick