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-boardIf your candidate didn’t fill in the guide below, visit the Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing site to find contact info (https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/). If you reach out, ask candidates to complete their Vote411 Voters Guide from LWVMN!

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    Cory Block
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    David Frank
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    Niki Henaman
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    Jeremiah Hoffman
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    Kayla M Lutz
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    Krista Pell
    (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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Campaign Email kaylalutz1@outlook.com
I believe I am a strong candidate for this position because I bring a combination of professional experience, community involvement, and a genuine commitment to students and families. My background in Human Resources has taught me the importance of listening, communication, accountability, collaboration, and making thoughtful decisions that consider different perspectives. As a parent, I understand how deeply families care about their children’s education, safety, opportunities, and future. I would bring an open mind, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to representing our community—not just my own views. I want to help create an environment where students, families, teachers, and staff feel heard, supported, respected, and valued.
Student Success & Well-Being — Ensure students have the support, resources, and safe environment they need to thrive. Strong Communication & Trust — Improve communication between the district, families, staff, and community so people feel heard and informed. Supporting Teachers & Staff — Invest in the people who work directly with our students by listening to their needs and fostering a positive, respectful workplace.
I would approach budget cuts carefully and thoughtfully, focusing on what is most important to our students, staff, and community. I would look at the overall budget, consider different perspectives, and prioritize responsible decisions that balance immediate needs with the long-term health of the district. Transparency, communication, and collaboration would be important throughout the process.
I would focus on making sure every student has access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. I believe in listening to students, families, and staff, recognizing where gaps exist, and working collaboratively to find practical solutions. Every child deserves to feel supported, included, and valued.
I believe good decisions start with listening. I would make an effort to hear directly from teachers, families, and staff through open communication, conversations, and opportunities for feedback. I would consider those perspectives alongside the information available to the board and work toward decisions that reflect the needs of the school community. I want people to feel heard, respected, and included.
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

Candidate responses are published as they responded and have not been edited, except when responses were longer than the given character limit. In those cases, the responses are truncated.

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