LAS Board of Education trustees are at the forefront of promoting and maintaining the integrity of our district. As such, SupportLAS will endorse a slate of candidates equal to the number of open seats with focus on the following attributes:

UNDERSTANDS THE RANGE OF FUNCTIONS A SCHOOL BOARD PERFORMS

Supports public schools and names concrete examples of how, as a board member, they would do so, such as advocating for equitable funding, and encouraging innovation and academic rigor, teacher retention, and student engagement.

FOCUSES ON EFFORTS THAT IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Not all students can always come to school healthy, well fed and ready to learn. The candidate recognizes and can articulate the value of mental health supports, social-emotional learning, school meals, and other non-academic support for student well-being and for maximizing success.

DEMONSTRATES AN INVESTMENT IN UNDERSTANDING THE WORKINGS OF THE LAS BoE

Has shown initiative to learn about current LAS issues, such as via attending BoE meetings or meeting with members of the current administration and board. Can speak in terms beyond “willing to learn” about main areas such as public school financing, and/or has taken or is enrolled in public service courses.

MODELS BEHAVIOR THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL, ACCURATE AND HONEST EDUCATION

The candidate has existing ties to the LAS community and/or specific skills, expertise or perspectives that may elevate or complement the current board, and participates in activities that contribute to the community.