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USD263 Mulvane school board, District 3, Position 6

Candidates for Mulvane school board
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  • Richard Canfield

     
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Richard Canfield
Patricia L Fells
  1. Biographical Information
  2. The Legislature may cut millions in education funding in the next two years to address state budget shortfalls. How should Mulvane schools scale back spending?
  3. Mulvane has started reviewing its facilities needs with a consulting firm. Do you believe the school district needs a bond issue to improve facilities or build new schools? Why or why not?
  4. Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, all students are expected to meet proficiency standards by 2014. How would you ensure student achievement in the Mulvane district?
  5. If elected to the board of education, what would be your top priority?
Richard Canfield: Candidate response is not yet available.
Richard Canfield: Candidate response is not yet available.
Richard Canfield: Candidate response is not yet available.
Richard Canfield: Candidate response is not yet available.
 
Patricia L Fells: This is going to be very difficult and still maintain the quality education that we expect for our children in Mulvane. I believe that we need to start by evaluating our spending in the area of supplies and seeing if we can be more thrifty in our buying. We need to purchase only the necessities to enable our teachers and staff to continue to do their job efficiently and effectively.We need to make sure that our utilities are as efficient as possible such as lighting and water usage.
Patricia L Fells: The district is in need of more instructional space. With the addition of programs it has become necessary to add additional classrooms. However, I do not believe that this is the best time for us to be looking at passing a bond. The economy is too unstable at this time. It would be hard for the taxpayers to pass a bond when it is uncetain whether they will have a job in the following months.
Patricia L Fells: Mulvane schools are already meeting the standard of excellence in several of the tested areas. The district has employed quality teachers who care about educating students. It will be imperative that we continue to hire and maintain teachers that are concerned about meeting the standards and instruct in such a way that their students are being successful. As the expectation gets higher each year, the challenge will become greater. We will need to ensure that our teachers continue on this path.
Patricia L Fells: My top priority has been and will continue to be that we are providing the best education for ALL students in USD263.By holding all persons accountable for their role in providing a quality education and a caring attitude about our students, we can continue to have a high graduation rate with our students, allowing them to become productive adults, giving back to the community and helping to continue the high standards of education.Our schools should be one of the reasons people live in Mulvane.
Age: 55
Education/Degrees: BS in Elementary Education MS in Special Education MS in Education Administration
Community Involvement: Mulvane United Methodist Church Various community activities
How long lived in district: I have lived in Mulvane for 9 years, retiring from the position of Munson Primary School after 9 years.

The Wichita Eagle invited candidates in some contested races in Sedgwick, Butler and Sumner counties to respond to questions about key issues. You can compare the candidates and their responses side by side, and create your own printable or e-mailable ballot. The responses are largely unedited and presented as the candidates sent them to us.