Argyle School Board
There are four seats up for election on the Argyle school board, which is expanding from five to seven seats. Running are incumbents Julie Ostby and Keith Ritschard, along with newcomers Carolyn Carter, Gregory Heath Isely, Peter Herman and Ismael Hinojosa.
Name: Carolyn R. Carter
Position sought: Argyle School Board
Age: 50
City/town of residence: Green County Adams Township
Family: Married to Craig M. Carter for 29 years. Three children, Ally 17; Katrina 16; David 14. All attend school in Argyle.
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.
Occupation: I am a nurse and work for Maxim Healthcare Services.
Previous elected positions held: None
What are the top issues facing this district/board and how would you work to resolve them?
The greatest challenge to the school board is to anticipate, adapt, and thrive in the ever-changing school environment. Keeping students and family here is another big challenge. Being able to afford highly qualified teachers and administrators, and being able to keep the turner over to a minimum is another issue. As the state and federal reimbursement decreases and the fixed cost and mandated programs are added to our local schools curriculum, it becomes more difficult to keep a balanced budget and a high quality of education. But this is the new normal, so things need to shift and change, and the school board needs to adapt. I have skills and insight to help meet these new challenges, and it would be an honor and privilege to contribute them to our community by being elected to the school board.
What are other key issues facing the district/board, and how would you work to resolve them?
Act 10 has made a huge impact on all our state school. Our small school is really struggling to maintain open and good communication between administration and teaching staff. To resolve some of these issues I would look into grant writing so decrease some of the schools fixed costs.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
Being a strong and positive advocate for my patients in my nursing career can translate well into being a strong and positive advocate for our children's education and their future. I believe this puts me in a unique position to be a very qualified school board member. Some of the other qualities I provide are being a good listener and communicator, being a hard worker and having a strong commitment to "getting the job done," and understanding different perspectives and being diplomatic and cooperative in resolving conflicts.
Position sought: Argyle School Board
Age: 50
City/town of residence: Green County Adams Township
Family: Married to Craig M. Carter for 29 years. Three children, Ally 17; Katrina 16; David 14. All attend school in Argyle.
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.
Occupation: I am a nurse and work for Maxim Healthcare Services.
Previous elected positions held: None
What are the top issues facing this district/board and how would you work to resolve them?
The greatest challenge to the school board is to anticipate, adapt, and thrive in the ever-changing school environment. Keeping students and family here is another big challenge. Being able to afford highly qualified teachers and administrators, and being able to keep the turner over to a minimum is another issue. As the state and federal reimbursement decreases and the fixed cost and mandated programs are added to our local schools curriculum, it becomes more difficult to keep a balanced budget and a high quality of education. But this is the new normal, so things need to shift and change, and the school board needs to adapt. I have skills and insight to help meet these new challenges, and it would be an honor and privilege to contribute them to our community by being elected to the school board.
What are other key issues facing the district/board, and how would you work to resolve them?
Act 10 has made a huge impact on all our state school. Our small school is really struggling to maintain open and good communication between administration and teaching staff. To resolve some of these issues I would look into grant writing so decrease some of the schools fixed costs.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
Being a strong and positive advocate for my patients in my nursing career can translate well into being a strong and positive advocate for our children's education and their future. I believe this puts me in a unique position to be a very qualified school board member. Some of the other qualities I provide are being a good listener and communicator, being a hard worker and having a strong commitment to "getting the job done," and understanding different perspectives and being diplomatic and cooperative in resolving conflicts.