Perrysburg Schools Board of Education Candidate Forum

On October 9, 2019 Perrysburg Schools Foundation hosted a candidate forum for the 3 candidates (Jarman Davis, Kelly Ewbank and Ray Pohlman) running for the 2 seats up for election on November 5, 2019.

Below are the times in the video where each question is asked.

Candidate Introductions - 3:40

Question #1 - Please share the school and community activities and organizations on which you have served and how they will help you in your role as a board member. - 7:55

Question #2 - Are you in support of the levy or against the levy that is on the ballot November 5? How did you arrive at that position, and given your stance on the levy, how are you helping promote your position in an outcome that favors that? - 12:45

Question #3 - The average schools district in Ohio receives roughly 44% of their funding from the state, while Perrysburg receives 27%. What ideas do you have on making up that difference without putting the entire burden on the local taxpayers, or working to effect change to the system? - 20:55

Question #4 - Many families choose our city for the excellent schools, but there's always room for improvement. What are 2 issues either in a specific school or district wide that you would address as a board member? - 29:05

Question #5 - As a board member, you are entrusted to serve and lead nearly 600 employees and the children of this community. All of you are known as parents, grandparents, former colleagues, volunteers and/or board members or board candidates. How would you say the staff and those you have met during this campaign would describe you? - 37:40

Question #6 - What does the mission statement of Perrysburg Schools - Ensuring All Students Achieve Their Greatest Potential - mean to you as a board member? 42:15

Question #7 - (submitted from the audience) Please explain or expand on what experiences you have leading an organization and influencing change and how that will help you on the school board. - 46:40

Question #8 - (submitted from the audience) Why is there no strategic plan? When do you plan on having one? What will be included in that plan? - 51:10

Candidate Closing Remarks - 55:40

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