Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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School board members oversee the care, management, and control of schools. This includes hiring, firing, and overseeing superintendents, who manage the day-to-day affairs of the district. They also set levies to fund the district and create school policies.Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-local-matters-why-vote-school-board

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    Mary Jo Dorman
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    Angie Hoffman
    (NP)

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    Neal Skaar
    (NP)

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    Kasey Wolters
    (NP)

Biographical Information

Why are you the best candidate for this position? (750 characters)

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (500 characters)

If forced to cut the budget in the face of declining revenues, what would be your strategy? (500 characters)

How would you address any racial and economic disparities in our education system? (500 characters)

Please describe how you will engage teachers and families in your decision making process. (500 characters)

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Contact Phone 5073911675
Campaign Email nealskaar@gmail.com
I would never presume to be the best candidate. I believe that I am a good candidate because I am a lifelong citizen of our school district, I was a teacher at ALHS for forty-six years, and I have been a school board member for the last eight years. I am very familiar with the process of education. As a teacher I was involved in many leadership roles which translate very well to the role of a school board member.
Provide our staff with the resources they need to serve the students of our schools. Provide our students with the tools which will enable them to be engaged citizens and lifelong learners. Provide a safe and friendly environment in all of our buildings.
We do not "cut the budget." We make adjustments in our delivery system so that our expenses do not exceed our income. The most significant variable which contributes to our income is student enrollment. If enrollment goes down our income follows and we need to make adjustments in all areas relative to declining enrollment.
Racial and economic disparities are antithetical to the core values of our District. Our entire staff is trained to embrace those values. We live in neither a perfect world nor a perfect District and so it is inevitable that exceptions may occur. If any such exception were ever brought to my attention, I would bring the matter to our Superintendent and expect him to investigate and take appropriate action.
Having been involved in Albert Lea Area Schools for so long has enabled me to establish many relationships with others who are, or who have likewise been involved. I am also still involved in many community activities which places me in contact with the public. I love to talk about education and more often than not, that becomes the topic of conversation. I believe that communication is very important in any endeavor, especially education. I am always available by phone, email, or in person.
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