03/23/2023
In case you missed it, my statement in the Boone County Journal:
My name is Karen Kraus Bill and I’m running for a seat on the Southern Boone County R-1 School Board. I’m no stranger to this position as I previously served for 18 years on the board, from 1990 through 2008. My husband and I moved to the Southern Boone district in 1978 and raised five children who all graduated proudly from Southern Boone High School.
My years on the board were rewarding and provided a sense of connection to the school and community. I have come to miss that. There are so many new faces in our community and I would love to get to know these members of the community and listen to new ideas for improvements to our district. My grandson will be attending Southern Boone schools in a few years so this seems like a great time to reconnect with the district.
As an attorney for over 30 years, I am familiar with reading and interpreting policy and I understand the ethical obligations of board members and the importance of confidentiality.
I have no hidden agenda or axe to grind. My only goal is to help the district and I feel like my prior experience will allow me to be of immediate assistance with minimal adjustment. I’m aware of the time commitment and general expectations of board members and I’m ready to meet that challenge head on. I also want to give back to the community that has been so wonderful to my family.
As a board member, I would support the district to ensure it consistently meets or exceeds the goals set by the board and administration. I strongly believe it is important for our district to have competitive salaries to attract and retain the best teachers. I’m also in favor of keeping class sizes as small as possible to guarantee teachers are able to provide each student with a positive learning environment. Continued repair of the roof and updates of the high school building would be a priority for me. In addition, public schools exist to educate all of our children and I feel it’s important to make sure we have academic programs in place that allow every student to reach their full potential. It is also important to continue our strong record of excellence in all extra curricular activities , from sports to fine arts. As a board member, I would be mindful of my role and it’s boundaries and encourage communication with the public. At times I may disagree with other board members but I would do so respectively. And of course, I would safeguard the school’s resources to maintain adequate fund reserves.
It would be my honor to serve as a board member for the Southern Boone County R-1 school system. If you have questions for me please feel free to contact me on my page, Karen Kraus Bill for Southern Boone County R-1 School Board.
After all, we need a Karen to count on ! Go Eagles !
