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A Voice for Parents and Our Community

"I'm running for school board to focus on students, support teachers, respect parents, and make responsible decisions with taxpayer dollars. Schools should unite a community, not divide it."

William Barbee

Students First - Always
  • Every decision should answer one question: Does this help students learn, grow, and succeed?
  • Focus on academic achievement, safety, and preparing students for life beyond graduation.
Support for Teachers and Staff
  • Teachers should be trusted as professionals and supported, not micromanaged.​
  • Competitive pay, classroom resources, and respectful leadership help retain great educators.
  • Less bureaucracy, more teaching.
Parental Involvement and Transparency
  • Parents are partners, not obstacles.
  • Open communication, clear curriculum information, and no surprises.
  • School boards should listen before they decide.
Strong Core Academics
  • Emphasize excellence in reading, writing, math, science, and civics as the foundation for all students.
  • Early literacy and numeracy are non-negotiable—kids who fall behind early struggle later.
Safe, Orderly, and Respectful Schools
  • Students learn best in classrooms that are safe, calm, and focused.
  • Clear behavior expectations, consistent discipline, and support for struggling students.
  • Safety planning that includes mental health, bullying prevention, and secure facilities.
Preparing Students for Real Life
  • College is one path, not the only one.
  • Support career and technical education, vocational programs, internships, and life skills.
  • Students should graduate with options and confidence.
Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars
  • Every dollar should go to the classroom whenever possible.
  • Fiscal responsibility, long-term planning, and accountability matter.
  • Smart budgeting builds public trust.
Balanced Approach to Student Well-Being
  • Support students’ social and emotional development without sacrificing academic rigor.
  • Mental health resources should complement, not replace, learning.
Local Control, Local Values
  • Decisions should reflect the needs and values of the local community, not one-size-fits-all policies.
  • The school board’s job is governance, not politics.
Experience and Common Sense Leadership
  • Emphasize planning, budgeting, problem-solving, or business/community experience.
  • Focus on collaboration, not division.
  • The goal is steady leadership, not headlines.
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