Elmbrook School Board Candidates Forum http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=a55dbc1f1a/height=//width= Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:00:12 GMT Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:08:46 GMT 1 en-us <![CDATA[7:00 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:00:33 GMT <![CDATA[7:00 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:00:53 GMT <![CDATA[7:01 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:01:42 GMT <![CDATA[7:03 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:03:10 GMT <![CDATA[7:03 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:03:54 GMT <![CDATA[7:04 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:04:20 GMT <![CDATA[7:04 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:04:32 GMT <![CDATA[7:05 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:05:07 GMT <![CDATA[7:06 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:06:24 GMTHe has 20 years of academic administrative experience... higher ed, mostly.
However, he's volunteered at each district his children have attended.
He's also got 20 years of consulting and experience as an adjunct professor. ]]> <![CDATA[7:06 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:06:47 GMT <![CDATA[7:07 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:07:30 GMT <![CDATA[7:08 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:08:13 GMT <![CDATA[7:09 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:09:02 GMTShe's also volunteered in her children's classrooms. She's served on Burleigh's PTO and was curriculum chair there. ]]> <![CDATA[7:09 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:09:58 GMT"I feel it's very important for us to protect studnet learning." ]]> <![CDATA[7:10 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:10:59 GMTShe's got students in district schools. Enjoys it.
Running because she's got support. Wants to focus on student learning, connection with the community and to be fiscally responsible.
"We're all taxpayers, and I don't know about you but I don't have a pot of gold burried in my backyard." ]]> <![CDATA[7:11 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:11:10 GMT <![CDATA[7:11 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:11:38 GMT <![CDATA[7:11 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:11:59 GMTShe prides herself on being accessible and plans to source residents in making decisions. ]]> <![CDATA[7:12 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:12:04 GMT <![CDATA[7:12 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:12:32 GMT <![CDATA[7:13 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:13:34 GMT <![CDATA[7:13 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:13:50 GMT <![CDATA[7:14 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:14:16 GMT <![CDATA[7:14 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:14:23 GMT <![CDATA[7:14 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:14:46 GMT <![CDATA[7:15 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:15:08 GMT <![CDATA[7:15 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:15:44 GMT <![CDATA[7:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:16:15 GMT <![CDATA[7:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:16:21 GMT <![CDATA[7:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:16:43 GMT <![CDATA[7:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:16:54 GMT <![CDATA[7:17 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:17:30 GMTReduce expenses: multi-age elementary classrooms, new MS and HS high schools, distance learning, closing one or two elementary schools ]]> <![CDATA[7:17 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:17:42 GMT <![CDATA[7:18 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:18:15 GMT <![CDATA[7:18 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:18:27 GMT <![CDATA[7:18 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:18:35 GMT <![CDATA[7:19 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:19:09 GMT <![CDATA[7:19 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:19:38 GMTShe's a homeowner and a taxpayer and is concerned about property values. ]]> <![CDATA[7:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:20:05 GMT <![CDATA[7:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:20:12 GMT <![CDATA[7:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:20:33 GMT <![CDATA[7:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:20:46 GMT <![CDATA[7:22 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:22:12 GMTcan also relate to teachers in the district. All her sisters-in-law are teachers. "So I really understand what it takes to be effective in the classroom, and what are some of the barriers and challenges that they have."
Can relate to taxpayers as one herself. She's a homeowner in a neighborhood with many families who raised their now-grown children here. ]]> <![CDATA[7:22 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:22:39 GMT"I think it's important to be able to reach out, to be able to listen to what all our constituents have to say and to balance." ]]> <![CDATA[7:23 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:23:36 GMT"I want our community to be a place where you want to live when you raise a family."
Doesn't matter if they go to public or private school... need to listen to their concerns and respect their input. ]]> <![CDATA[7:24 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:24:01 GMT <![CDATA[7:24 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:24:20 GMT <![CDATA[7:24 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:24:59 GMT <![CDATA[7:25 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:25:12 GMT <![CDATA[7:25 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:25:40 GMT <![CDATA[7:26 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:26:18 GMT <![CDATA[7:26 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:26:31 GMT <![CDATA[7:27 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:27:15 GMThis daughter and her husband moved her. Shortly after that, he started attending board meetings and curriculum committee meetings. ]]> <![CDATA[7:27 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:27:45 GMT <![CDATA[7:28 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:28:31 GMT <![CDATA[7:29 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:29:10 GMT <![CDATA[7:29 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:29:40 GMT <![CDATA[7:29 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:29:53 GMT <![CDATA[7:30 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:30:27 GMT <![CDATA[7:30 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:30:58 GMT <![CDATA[7:31 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:31:34 GMT <![CDATA[7:31 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:31:58 GMT <![CDATA[7:32 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:32:15 GMT <![CDATA[7:33 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:33:12 GMT <![CDATA[7:34 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:34:06 GMT <![CDATA[7:34 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:34:28 GMT <![CDATA[7:34 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:34:51 GMT <![CDATA[7:35 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:35:01 GMT <![CDATA[7:35 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:35:31 GMT <![CDATA[7:35 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:35:46 GMT <![CDATA[7:35 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:35:56 GMT <![CDATA[7:36 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:36:09 GMT <![CDATA[7:36 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:36:35 GMT <![CDATA[7:37 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:37:08 GMT <![CDATA[7:37 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:37:36 GMT <![CDATA[7:38 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:38:04 GMT"The desire is to handle things quikcly and efficiently, but we need to make sure we get it right." ]]> <![CDATA[7:38 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:38:29 GMT <![CDATA[7:38 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:38:36 GMT <![CDATA[7:38 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:38:58 GMT <![CDATA[7:39 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:39:39 GMTRecently spoke to a daughter who is an education major. Most of her coursework is heavily involving differntiated instruction. It's truly considered best practice and beneficial to the student.
Research agrees. ]]> <![CDATA[7:40 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:40:07 GMT <![CDATA[7:40 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:40:45 GMT <![CDATA[7:41 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:41:19 GMT <![CDATA[7:41 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:41:32 GMT <![CDATA[7:42 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:42:13 GMT <![CDATA[7:42 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:42:55 GMT <![CDATA[7:43 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:43:26 GMT <![CDATA[7:43 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:43:39 GMT <![CDATA[7:44 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:44:01 GMT <![CDATA[7:44 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:44:28 GMT <![CDATA[7:44 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:44:43 GMT <![CDATA[7:45 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:45:23 GMT <![CDATA[7:46 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:46:27 GMTDifferentiation depends on teachers, and they need training. Also depends on support teachers, who give one-on-one attention.
As board considers larger classes and multi-age classrooms, differentiation becomes more important. ]]> <![CDATA[7:47 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:47:28 GMT <![CDATA[7:47 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:47:37 GMT <![CDATA[7:48 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:48:15 GMT <![CDATA[7:48 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:48:40 GMT <![CDATA[7:49 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:49:03 GMT <![CDATA[7:49 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:49:11 GMT <![CDATA[7:49 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:49:20 GMT <![CDATA[7:49 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:49:42 GMT <![CDATA[7:50 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:50:27 GMT ]]> <![CDATA[7:50 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:50:39 GMT <![CDATA[7:51 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:51:27 GMTWithout the QEO, even in this tough economic time, settlements are still averaging at 3.8 percent.
We need a full overhaul of state educational funding, but that's a big challenge. ]]> <![CDATA[7:52 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:52:13 GMTHowever, he's always been impressed with those involved in the process. ]]> <![CDATA[7:52 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:52:41 GMT <![CDATA[7:53 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:53:21 GMT <![CDATA[7:54 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:54:12 GMTUnsustainable formula has opened up the idea to a new idea: Charter Schools. ]]> <![CDATA[7:54 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:54:25 GMT <![CDATA[7:54 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:54:48 GMT <![CDATA[7:55 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:55:11 GMT <![CDATA[7:55 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:55:37 GMT <![CDATA[7:56 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:56:07 GMT <![CDATA[7:56 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:56:43 GMT <![CDATA[7:57 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:57:41 GMTShe doesn't know everything about it, but she's asked those in her life who do. She needs more thought before making a well-educated statement. ]]> <![CDATA[7:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:58:20 GMTUltimately, students are paying for the decline in enrollment and state funding. ]]> <![CDATA[7:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:58:23 GMT <![CDATA[7:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:58:58 GMT <![CDATA[8:00 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:00:16 GMTA 3.2 GPA in Elmbrook would put you at the 50 percent mark. If you were in a less highly achieving district, a 3.2 would likely put you well above 50 percent.
Some universities eliminate students for consideration for admission based on that class rank. Eliminating it would force universities to consider students on their full merit - test scores, extra curriculars, AP participation, etc. ]]> <![CDATA[8:00 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:00:53 GMT <![CDATA[8:01 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:01:36 GMT <![CDATA[8:02 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:02:35 GMT <![CDATA[8:02 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:02:48 GMT <![CDATA[8:03 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:03:58 GMT <![CDATA[8:04 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:04:05 GMT <![CDATA[8:04 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:04:28 GMT <![CDATA[8:05 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:05:45 GMTThere are a lot of qualified students here. She doesnt' want to see them not reap the benefits from their education based just on class rank when they'd be ranked higher if they went elsewhere.
This was the recommendation of the committee - they did the research and came to the board with a near-unanimous recommendation. She agrees. ]]> <![CDATA[8:06 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:06:42 GMT <![CDATA[8:07 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:07:15 GMT <![CDATA[8:07 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:07:32 GMT <![CDATA[8:07 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:07:48 GMT <![CDATA[8:08 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:08:41 GMT <![CDATA[8:08 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:08:59 GMT"that's one option" ]]> <![CDATA[8:09 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:09:39 GMT <![CDATA[8:10 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:10:02 GMT <![CDATA[8:10 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:10:51 GMT"these issues are very complicated and they all mix together." ]]> <![CDATA[8:11 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:11:22 GMT <![CDATA[8:11 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:11:56 GMT <![CDATA[8:12 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:12:20 GMT <![CDATA[8:12 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:12:43 GMT <![CDATA[8:12 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:12:57 GMT <![CDATA[8:13 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:13:38 GMT <![CDATA[8:14 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:14:27 GMT(by the way, at the beginning of her response, she also said looking to current financial planning work is key) ]]> <![CDATA[8:15 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:15:08 GMTneed to step back and get an end in mind. What do we want? Then how do we get there. ]]> <![CDATA[8:15 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:15:40 GMT <![CDATA[8:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:16:03 GMTDistrict has a lot of people who have good ideas. Need to tap into them. ]]> <![CDATA[8:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:16:27 GMT <![CDATA[8:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:16:50 GMT <![CDATA[8:16 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:16:58 GMT <![CDATA[8:17 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:17:14 GMT <![CDATA[8:17 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:17:59 GMT <![CDATA[8:18 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:18:18 GMT <![CDATA[8:18 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:18:41 GMT <![CDATA[8:19 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:19:25 GMT <![CDATA[8:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:20:01 GMT <![CDATA[8:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:20:26 GMT <![CDATA[8:20 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:20:50 GMT <![CDATA[8:21 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:21:27 GMT <![CDATA[8:21 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:21:47 GMT <![CDATA[8:22 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:22:35 GMTThere are other options out there; Charters, for instance.
She hopes to find other revenue-generating ideas to avoid closing a school but agrees that all stones need to be turned. ]]> <![CDATA[8:22 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:22:45 GMT <![CDATA[8:23 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:23:01 GMT <![CDATA[8:23 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:23:53 GMTHowever, need to look at all options for due dilligence, and school closing is one of those options. She'll wait for enrollment management study team. Residents deserve all the facts. ]]> <![CDATA[8:24 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:24:37 GMT <![CDATA[8:24 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:24:58 GMT <![CDATA[8:25 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:25:13 GMT <![CDATA[8:25 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:25:36 GMThis personal opinion is that he wouldn't watn to close a school, but he'll listen to the team. ]]> <![CDATA[8:26 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:26:39 GMT <![CDATA[8:27 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:27:07 GMT <![CDATA[8:27 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:27:28 GMT <![CDATA[8:27 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:27:56 GMT <![CDATA[8:28 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:28:20 GMT <![CDATA[8:28 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:28:35 GMT <![CDATA[8:29 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:29:28 GMTNeed to be positive about great thigns going on so people know about it. ]]> <![CDATA[8:30 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:30:01 GMT"I think we've got a lot going for us, but I think the outreach to the community needs to be strong.' ]]> <![CDATA[8:31 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:31:04 GMT <![CDATA[8:31 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:31:50 GMT <![CDATA[8:33 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:33:10 GMT <![CDATA[8:33 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:33:42 GMTother than that, we need to recognize good teachers. they need encouragement. ]]> <![CDATA[8:34 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:34:10 GMT <![CDATA[8:35 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:35:18 GMTThat, plus the 'Elmbrook Experience*,' will do the trick.
(trademark, patent pending) ]]> <![CDATA[8:36 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:36:01 GMT <![CDATA[8:36 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:36:44 GMT <![CDATA[8:37 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:37:38 GMTIn terms of attracting new families - need to market well. Just updated pamphlets that show the high achievieng schools in the district. People are better able to see that, and that's important. We have to keep striving to better education and the programs provided. "We need to be cutting edge, and take a look at the scores." ]]> <![CDATA[8:37 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:37:59 GMT <![CDATA[8:39 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:39:28 GMTThe enrollment tool is impressive in showing how many students are best to add for maximum positive revenue with minimal impact on class sizes and additional costs. That will help make well-informed, positive decisions, she says. ]]> <![CDATA[8:39 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:39:38 GMT <![CDATA[8:41 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:41:03 GMTA drawback to OE and 220 is that the studetns could come in with unexpected support needs. Resident students have been identified with needs as they've been here.
Overall, though, nonresidents are a good thing.
We've got good models, but each has its flaw. Currently, we don't know for sure what our enrollmetn will look like, which makes long-term nonresident planning difficult. ]]> <![CDATA[8:41 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:41:25 GMT <![CDATA[8:42 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:42:15 GMTIt's more complicated than that, though, as the enrollment tool has pointed out.
We could go higher with Open Enrollment and get even more money, but it might not be the best decision. ]]> <![CDATA[8:42 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:42:49 GMTHowever, it also adds more diversity. "I think there are significant advantages to that." ]]> <![CDATA[8:43 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:43:16 GMT <![CDATA[8:43 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:43:57 GMTpoint of nonresident programs is to add diversity and enrichment.
he complimented the board regarding its recent decision about open enrollment and the thought that went into it. ]]> <![CDATA[8:44 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:44:55 GMT <![CDATA[8:46 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:46:21 GMTOpen Enrollment students perform on par with residents. Parents are comitted, because they have to provide transportation.
There are no gaurantees, but generally they perform well, especially when they're brought here at a young age.
As long as OE students don't add to district costs, we should open as many seats as possible. ]]> <![CDATA[8:46 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:46:52 GMTNonresidents add diversity, which is good.
These topics require lots of thought each year. ]]> <![CDATA[8:47 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:47:31 GMTNeed to continue offering as many OE seats as possible. It enhances revenue when we need it. ]]> <![CDATA[8:47 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:47:41 GMT <![CDATA[8:48 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:48:12 GMT <![CDATA[8:49 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:49:22 GMTResearch shows K4 doesn't do much for students, academically speaking. Because of that, it's not worth asking for a tax increase for it. She'd rather ask for a tax increase for something else.
However, if K4 is part of a comprehensive budget solution, it would be worth a look.
Competitive advantage of having K4 is also a good point, but she'd need to consider data. ]]> <![CDATA[8:50 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:50:53 GMT"learning that takes placde in 4k can be sustained, I just think we need to raise our standards."
K4 is the most prevalent issue families bring up to him, and they say they can't believe we don't have it. ]]> <![CDATA[8:51 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:51:15 GMT"If you call that a cop out, then you haven't been on the board of education," he jokes. ]]> <![CDATA[8:51 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:51:26 GMT <![CDATA[8:51 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:51:54 GMT <![CDATA[8:52 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:52:20 GMT <![CDATA[8:53 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:53:52 GMTThere are long-term ed benefits for disadvantaged kids.
There are sort-term benefits - educatinoal and social - for advantaged kids.
By piloting the program, teachers and admins saw the educational benefits. There are financial benefits to K4 - more than $1 million per year, by some estimates, which could support other programs on the chopping block.
It directly impacts enrollment, so it must be considered alongside other enrollmet issues. ]]> <![CDATA[8:54 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:54:22 GMT <![CDATA[8:54 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:54:48 GMTK4 is definitely a draw to young families. ]]> <![CDATA[8:55 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:55:56 GMTFrom a teachers perspective - nation-wide standards for k5ers are high. "That's stuff that I was learning well int0 first and even into second grade."
K4 gives students a positive perspective on school at an earlier age. ]]> <![CDATA[8:56 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:56:47 GMTvarious research shows different results about academic benefit. There are also differing opinions about the impact on home values.
Bottom line is that if so many public and private schools offer it, Elmbrook should be. ]]> <![CDATA[8:57 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:57:09 GMT <![CDATA[8:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:58:22 GMT <![CDATA[8:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:58:28 GMT <![CDATA[8:58 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:58:51 GMT <![CDATA[8:59 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 2:59:39 GMTExactly six years ago, he said he'd study the issues in a down to earth, even-handed manner and serve as an independent voice for parents and students.
He wants to do this for another term, but moreso by leveraging his experience and his knowledge. ]]> <![CDATA[9:00 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:00:17 GMT <![CDATA[9:01 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:01:30 GMT <![CDATA[9:02 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:02:24 GMT <![CDATA[9:03 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:03:46 GMT <![CDATA[9:04 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:04:55 GMT <![CDATA[9:05 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:05:44 GMT <![CDATA[9:08 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:08:17 GMT
Want to read more about the candidates? Check out this profile story: http://www.brookfieldnow.com/news/82793527.html

Be sure to keep watching Brookfield - Elm Grove NOW and BrookfieldNOW.com for continuous election coverage for both the Elmbrook School Board and the race for Brookfield Mayor.

Got any questions for me or the candidates? E-mail them to idebruin@cninow.com. ]]> <![CDATA[9:08 ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 3:08:46 GMT 
 
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