Official Ballot Statement

John O. Gregory

Education & Qualifications:

I believe that the job of Trustee is to prepare all students, those bound for
college and those going straight to work, for the 21st century. Thus, courses
that help students in math, science, and technology should be emphasized for
all students. And to make sure that students achieve their goals teachers and
administrators should be recruited who are the most qualified for the job. No
teacher can teach nor student learn in an atmosphere that is not safe or
congenial to learning. Zero tolerance to violence, drugs, to weapons, and to
any form of abuse is essential. Parents must know what the schools are doing in
educating their children; more and better communication is also essential.
Students who do not speak English as a first language must receive instruction
that speeds their full use of English. All students should be able to speak a
second language; this goal will be difficult to reach. The coming century will
require more classrooms at each of our schools to accommodate more students and
reduced class sizes. Finally, as the requirements for work become more complex,
course requirements and time in school must be altered and/or increased.
/s/ John O. Gregory

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