Harrison School District Two

Mrs. Deborah L. Hendrix President, Board of Education

Years as a Resident in HSD2: 12 years

Occupation: Owner - CD Global Enterprises; Dale Carnegie Adjunct Instructor; Customer Specialist - Alpine Technology.

Education: B.S. Howard University, Washington D.C. Paralegal Certificate: Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Masters in Process: University of Phoenix - Human Resources

Family: Husband - Charles; Children - Catherine 9th grade (CSEC) and Danielle 5th grade (JICES)

Vision: That this district remain on the cutting edge of the 21st Century. That we continue to prepare every student for what they need today as well as what they will need in the future. I believe this is possible as long as the board, administration and staff focus on what is best for students. To accomplish this we need to make sure our schools have all the resources, human and financial, necessary to meet the demands of the educational arena.

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Mr. Victor Torres Vice President, Board of Education

Years as a resident in HSD2: 4 years

Education: Currently pursuing Bachelors in Public Administration

Family: Wife - Yesenia; Children – Victor III, Evan, Justin, Aiden, and Stephanie

Five main things I wish to accomplish and see implemented while serving on the school board:

1. Ensuring parents have a voice in the district advocating for their children. Effective mediums for communicating issues and concerns.
2. Safety/Security – work to create proactive channels for safe and gang free schools.
3. Foster increased community involvement at all levels. Support the continuation of leadership academies throughout the district.
4. Responsible fiscal management. Effective use of state and federal funding and pursuit of grant funding for special projects and programs to enhance district goals.
5. District-wide Accountability – maintaining a no excuses policy at all levels. Staying focused on future-minded goals that keep us on the cutting edge of the 21st century. High expectations for all, i.e. students, teachers, administrators, central office, community leaders, board members.

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Mrs. Linda Pugh Treasurer, Board of Education

Years as a resident in HSD2: 19

Occupation: Registered Nurse, Instructor, Pikes Peak Community College

Five main things I wish to accomplish by serving on the school board:

1. Serve in a professional and respectful manner listening to all sides of an issue and making decisions in the best interest of kids. Kids are our future and they deserve a board that works constructively without the distractions of personal or political agendas.
2. Encourage the retention of quality staff by supporting mentorship programs, professional learning opportunities and calendar time to meet individual school needs for training and staff development.
3. Support increased academic achievement through the evaluation of data, recognizing and sharing strategies that are working in meeting student needs, finding creative solutions for areas needing improvement and regular re-evaluation of the success of all strategies.
4. Evaluate district spending to assure the most efficient use of our resources, maximize the dollars getting to the classroom and explore opportunities to increase staff salary to be more competitive with other districts.
5. Encourage schools to include parent representation on policy-making committees and to increase opportunities to meet and work with parents and community members. Differing perspectives bring varied and creative solution opportunities.

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Mr. Keith Varney Secretary, Board of Education

Years as a Resident in HSD2: 6 years

Occupation: Co-Owner and Web Application Developer - Xtomic.

Education: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Family: Wife - Christine; Children - Steven 6th grade (Soaring Eagles Elementary) and Elena 3rd grade (Soaring Eagles Elementary)

Harrison School District 2 is a unique district in our area, with particular challenges and opportunities for our students. Without a doubt, the best way to make sure that our children are getting the best education possible is by providing high quality instruction in the classroom. I am committed to making sure that every teacher and staff member of the District get the support that they need to ensure high quality instruction as we move the District forward in the 21st Century. I believe that the District has the leadership and vision to excel and offer our students a world-class education.

I cannot emphasize enough to you my commitment to this District, and to these kids. As you may be aware, there is no pay for Board Members. You do it for the kids. And I like it that way. The only payment I want to see is an improving school district and a whole bunch of kids with bright futures.

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Mr. Richard L. Price Director, Board of Education

Years as a Resident in HSD2: 19 years

Occupation: Retired HSD2 School Principal

Five main things I wish to accomplish by serving on the school board:

1. I will build community confidence in public education and our District and continue to move Harrison Schools to excellence. I believe the foundation of a young person's success in life is their education. Public schools give every child an opportunity to be successful in their chosen fields and endeavors.
2. I believe every child has the ability to learn. As a school board member I will support a demanding curriculum that motivates and challenges every student in our community.
3. I will focus on raising student achievement and insuring that all decisions are made in the best interest of students. As a board member I will work to increase support and resources toward this goal.
4. I will provide the necessary leadership and wisdom to solve the problems that prevent us from meeting our District's mission. I will accomplish this through implementing sound business practices and work to determine how best to fund our District's educational programs.
5. I will build a stronger bridge between schools, families and the community to support our youth. I will listen to parents, students, patrons and teachers with respect so together we can create solutions to the challenges facing our District.

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