Albany School Board
There are four candidates running for two spots on the Albany school board. Sherri Cleasby and Philip Kubesh are running, as are incumbents Adam Kopp and Andy Knauf.
Position sought: Albany school board
Age: 46
City/town of residence: Albany
Family: Wife, Susie; three daughters, one son
Education: Mechanical Design Degree
Occupation: Vice president of Information Technology at Mead & Hunt
Previous elected positions held: Albany School Board, 2011-15; vice president, Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 2011-15; board member, Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 2010-2011.
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve them?
Albany is a very good school district with a lot to offer its students. Open enrollment is a challenge. I know of some families who have open enrolled, but have not even visited the school to see what Albany has to offer. Albany is a small school with small class sizes and a tremendous staff. Our teachers and paraprofessionals ensure each child can succeed to the best of his/her abilities.
Being a small school district budgetary issues are always forefront. Trying to allocate funds appropriately can be a challenge within the current budget constraints. Spending has to kept under control and budgets need to be followed. I have a firm understanding of providing quality education within tight budgets. In addition, ensuring you are keeping up with today's technology is also difficult when you do not have funds. There are many learning opportunities for our youth today. One of my goals is to ensure the Albany school district has some of the latest technologies for our students. I have made several changes with respect to information technology to make the school district more efficient and, at the same time, less expensive than current costs. Getting updated technology in our school is a top priority for me.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Keeping the budget balanced is a top concern. The board and administration need to work together to ensure we are fiscally responsible.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have been in the board for four years, the last two years as treasurer and there are still goals that I want to accomplish and would like anther three-year term. As a board member, I will demand accountability in all academic and financial management activities, ensure the safety and security of all students and nurture innovation of teaching and the learning processes.
Age: 46
City/town of residence: Albany
Family: Wife, Susie; three daughters, one son
Education: Mechanical Design Degree
Occupation: Vice president of Information Technology at Mead & Hunt
Previous elected positions held: Albany School Board, 2011-15; vice president, Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 2011-15; board member, Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 2010-2011.
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve them?
Albany is a very good school district with a lot to offer its students. Open enrollment is a challenge. I know of some families who have open enrolled, but have not even visited the school to see what Albany has to offer. Albany is a small school with small class sizes and a tremendous staff. Our teachers and paraprofessionals ensure each child can succeed to the best of his/her abilities.
Being a small school district budgetary issues are always forefront. Trying to allocate funds appropriately can be a challenge within the current budget constraints. Spending has to kept under control and budgets need to be followed. I have a firm understanding of providing quality education within tight budgets. In addition, ensuring you are keeping up with today's technology is also difficult when you do not have funds. There are many learning opportunities for our youth today. One of my goals is to ensure the Albany school district has some of the latest technologies for our students. I have made several changes with respect to information technology to make the school district more efficient and, at the same time, less expensive than current costs. Getting updated technology in our school is a top priority for me.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Keeping the budget balanced is a top concern. The board and administration need to work together to ensure we are fiscally responsible.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have been in the board for four years, the last two years as treasurer and there are still goals that I want to accomplish and would like anther three-year term. As a board member, I will demand accountability in all academic and financial management activities, ensure the safety and security of all students and nurture innovation of teaching and the learning processes.