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    Katie Clark
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    Ryan C. Flynn
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    Clayton Zak
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Biographical Information

What are your top three priorities for the district?

Share any experience in education or within the district?

Age 41
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., Truman State University, business administration
1) Continuing Brentwood's tradition of high academic instruction and the social and emotional growth of students. 2) Keeping and attracting talented teachers, staff and administrators. 3) Evaluating, monitoring and reviewing screen time in schools, and continuing to update technology policies as technology and research into the use of technology in education evolves.
Current volunteer on the Brentwood School District’s board advisory committee for finance and facilities. Two children enrolled in Brentwood Early Childhood Center with plans to send them to Brentwood schools from kindergarten through high school. Brentwood resident for over 13 years. Education: preschool through high school in public schools.
Age 47
Highest Post-secondary education B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, business management
Public elected offices held Brentwood School Board, 2022-present
Incumbent? Yes
As a school board member, I helped shape the 2024-2029 strategic plan and remain committed to progress. If re-elected, I’ll prioritize student success by expanding individualized academic pathways, fostering a supportive school culture to enhance enrollment and retention, and strengthening community engagement through transparency, communication and involvement.
I currently serve as vice president of the school board and have been a member of the communications, finance and facilities, and strategic planning advisory committees. I also spent two years on the Special School District governing council and represent the district as a director on Brentwood’s Economic Development and Sales Tax (EDST) board.
Age 36
Highest Post-secondary education J.D., George Washington University
My top three priorities are to maintain the current excellence of the district, make improvements where practical and generally support the district. I am an attorney at a local Fortune 1000 company leading the contracts team and giving general advice. I want to use these skills and experience to give back to the community in which my family lives and attends school.
I have a child in elementary school in the district. She also attended the early childhood education center. On the whole, my experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. I want to ensure the district continues that level of excellence. I want to give back to my community and to improve things where possible.