Colt Black

Education Restoring a focus on reading, writing and math. The focus on these subjects have before served generations of Americans well. It's time we get back to the basics. Not all students are college bound and in fact the world is changing in the demand for college degrees. Our academics need to keep up with these changes to both ensure students who are college bound have access to advanced classes all while allowing those who wish to take a different path to do so and still feel engaged to learn. Our course offerings should reflect and allow students to customize their educational experience without pigeon holing them into taking subjects just to earn a credit in subjects that they will never need nor wish to learn about. While at the same time ensuring they are graduating with life skills that all students need and aides in each student becoming a productive member of our community. Read More. Education As a parent, you don't cede your rights to guide and parent your child at the school door. So often times parents are treated as the enemy by teachers and administrators of schools. Spoken down to and disrespected. Enough is enough. It's past time to ensure parents are respected by teachers and administrators and treated as a partner in their child's education. Whether you are dealing with a student with special needs and are working to get your student the services they are entitled to or a disciplinary issue which is being taken too far. Or perhaps there is something your student or yourself object to on the basis of religious or philosophical thought which is causing the conscience to be violated and in turn violating your rights, parents need an advocate on the board who will stand up to ensure that every child receives a quality education. Taxes / Budget Is it possible to cut the budget, perhaps. But what it really comes down to is ensuring every dollar is being spent in the most efficient manor. This is the type of mindset that a business owner uses to make decisions everyday to ensure their business thrives. And this is the skillset Colt will bring to the board. Education Students deserve the best possible education that can be provided within our financial means.