The Joplin chapter of the National Education Association endorsed R-8 Board of Education candidates Debbie Fort, Jeff Koch, and Randy Steele over the weekend.Fort responded to the endorsement on her campaign's Facebook page:
I am very excited to announce that I have received the official endorsement of the Joplin chapter of the Missouri National Education Association!
This shows that Joplin teachers support my simple platform:
Restore Fiscal Responsibility- The Joplin School District’s Reserve Funds have decreased from 25% to 11% and are projected to drop to 8%. I will ask the tough questions and make the hard decisions to hold the Board of Education accountable with YOUR taxpayer dollars.
Increase Academic Achievement- As a retired educator, I know what it takes to be academically successful. Communication Arts scores have stagnated around 55%, with math decreasing from 55%-46% in the last three years. I will let teachers take control because they are the true experts.
Restore Staff Morale- More than 200 teachers have left the Joplin School District since 2012. I will restore the concept of a teacher-driven professional learning community, because our teachers are the true experts.
If you support this vision also, help me by displaying a yard sign, by knocking on doors to share the message, or by calling your friends and urging them to vote. Send me a message. If you would like to support my campaign financially, mail all checks to PO Box 3971, Joplin, 64803
Checks should be made out to "Friends of Debbie Fort for Joplin School Board"
Together we will all win April 8th!
