League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Ken White Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Mariemont City School District

Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

I am a candidate promoting ideas. This campaign is about issues and not about me. I am not worried about the success of our schools in next few years but I am worried about where will we be in 20 years. I want to implement a plan for our schools which assures our continued success and vision.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

1. Form separate volunteer based citizens committees for key issues: facilities, spending, revenue and programs.
2. Invite an OSFC review (Ohio School Facilities Report)and an OSBA (Ohio School Board Association) review ofour needs and make the reports public
3. Develop a true STRATEGIC PLAN not just a set of short term strategic goals by drawing on the excellent plans of Fairfax and Columbia Township

3. What will you do as a Board of Education member to increase parental involvement in your school system? (100 word limit)

Our district has a history of selecting committees for gathering public opinions about issues and developing strategies behind closed doors. We should invite and embrace all volunteers to participate in committees that address issues they are passionate about. The Schools are owned by and accountable to the taxpayers. The school board is the carekeeper. The board must be TRANSPARENT in it's finances and planning to gain the public's involvement and support.