Campaign Platform 2014
– Dr. Sarah Harper
“ A voice of reason and
experience”
Academics – increase academic level of achievement for all students. The ability
to read is critical in every aspect of a person’s life whether in school, the
community or on the job. Every student
must be given the necessary skills to decipher text and apply knowledge gained
through well developed reading skills.
While reading is a fundamental skill, we must continue to emphasize the
areas of math and science if our students are going to be able to compete and
participate in the global world of tomorrow.
Communication – exhibit effective communication skills. Clear and
articulate communication is essential between all parties involved in the
education process of our students. This
includes the Board of Trustees, district employees, parents, students and the
community. As the Board continues to
review and revise district policies and procedures, it is imperative that
district staff and the community be given opportunities to provide input to
these policies.
Technology – provide cutting edge technology for our students and
staff. Today’s student is already equipped
with skills to manipulate and access information and ideas across the internet
and various other media sources. Opportunities
need to continue to be provided and promoted by the Board of Trustees to allow
for the most effective utilization of these tools in the classroom. Technology does not take the place of
excellent teaching in the classroom but it does enhance the teachers’
strategies and tools for teaching and the students’ learning abilities.
Academics,
Communication and Technology---ACT by voting for me, Sarah Harper, on
November 4. By electing me to represent
Area Two of the Rock School District Board of Trustees, you will get a fresh
new voice of reason with more than twenty-five years experience as a teacher,
guidance counselor and administrator.