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    League of Women Voters Forum – USD 383 candidates

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    By KMAN Staff on October 12, 2021 Local News, Manhattan

    The six USD 383 school board candidates participated in the League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County candidate forum Sunday, heard on News Radio KMAN. Below are the questions and responses from each candidate, along with opening and closing statements.

    Opening Statements

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

     

          Morris-Hardeman Opening Statement
    Steven Ruzzin

     

          Ruzzin Opening Statement
    Karla Hagemeister

     

          Hagemeister Opening Statement
    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

     

          Mattingly-Ebert Opening Statement
    Teresa Parks

     

          Parks Opening Statement
    Christine Weixelman

     

          Weixelman Opening Statement

    1. What actions will you take to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate for students, family and staff of USD 383?

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 1

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 1

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 1

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 1

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 1

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 1

    2. USD 383 is being monitored for improvement for students who aren’t meeting expectations, including African-American, homeless, English language learners and disabled students. In addition, a disproportionate number of African American and Special Education students are in in-school and out-of-school suspension. What role do you think the board has in improving these situations?

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 2

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 2

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 2

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 2

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 2

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 2

    3. The district’s pandemic response team recommended mask wearing through Oct. 22. Do you support this plan, and what sources of information will you use to guide your decisions?

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 3

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 3

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 3

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 3

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 3

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 3

    4. Evidence shows that sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Riley County, specifically in the younger population – middle school and high school aged children. What changes do you suggest for ending and reversing this trend?

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 4

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 4

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 4

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 4

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 4

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 4

    5. As you survey available financial resources, what shifts would you propose in funding? How would you fund these priorities?

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 5

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 5

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 5

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 5

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 5

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 5

    6. What, if anything would you change about school security?

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman - Question 6

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin - Question 6

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister - Question 6

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert - Question 6

    Teresa Parks

          Parks - Question 6

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman - Question 6

    Closing Statements

    Steven Ruzzin

          Ruzzin Closing Statement

    Karla Hagemeister

          Hagemeister Closing Statement

    Betty Mattingly-Ebert

          Mattingly-Ebert Closing Statement

    Teresa Parks

          Parks Closing Statement

    Christine Weixelman

          Weixelman Closing Statement

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman

          Morris-Hardeman Closing Statement

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