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About this race
The school board is responsible for setting the school district budget, adopting district policies and hiring and overseeing the superintendent.
Three seats on the school board are open this election. Incumbents Jeremy Nelson and Sarah Kingsley are running for reelection. Joell Miranda is not running.
The top 3 candidates will begin their four-year terms in January.
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Incumbent
Age on Election Day: 40
Community: Hill City
Employment: Sugar Brook Villa Assisted Living - Nurse
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
I have worked as a Nurse my whole life, I am a bus driver for Hill City activities, I am currently a school board member and I have worked in the school as a Paraprofessional in the past. I am a mother to 5 boys that also go to Hill City school and they have thrived there. We are lucky to have such an amazing school!
Why are you running?
I have been on the school board for a few years now, it’s such a great opportunity to work within the school and help make a difference in the lives of teachers and students.
Why should voters elect you?
I can be a voice for all community members who want to be heard and together we can support our children in the best way possible.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
As a school board member, I hold the spot of Treasurer also.
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
N/a
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific goals.
To be a voice for our parents and community.
What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing your district, and how do you plan to address it if elected?
There will always be challenges to face and as a team we can face them together.
What is one success in the district that you would offer support for as a board member?
We have a great team that listens, understands and will help in anyway possible. We are successful because we can work individually and also have each other to problem solve.
Incumbent
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Still have questions for the candidates? Contact information for all those who've filed to run for office can be found at candidates.sos.state.mn.us.
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