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Election Survey
| Ward | Candidate Name | Responded |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek | Marie Dyck | ❌ |
| Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks | Wanda Laurin | ❌ |
| Crystal Owens | ❌ | |
| Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills | Lacey Buchinski | ❌ |
| Sharmon Pierson | ❌ | |
| Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimsahaw, Shaftesbury | Moïse Dion | ✅ |
| Paul Quinney | ❌ | |
| Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills | Carolyn Gerk | ❌ |
| Cindy Hockley | ❌ | |
| Janet Przybylski | ❌ | |
| Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview | David Rushton | ❌ |
| Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills | Edith Giesbrecht | ❌ |
Question 1
Parents have consistently said they believe school boards should prioritize core academics. Do you believe that priority is currently reflected in your school board's budget? If not, what would you change?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: No, I don't believe it's fully reflected. Too much of the budget is tied up in central administration instead of classrooms. I would redirect resources toward core academics — literacy, math, and science - and ensure teachers have the tools and support they need to focus on student learning first.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 2
Do you believe the money following the student to the education that parents choose is an important element of accountability for public education or a threat?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: I see it as both an opportunity and a responsibility. Funding should empower parents to choose the best education for their children, but it must not weaken our public schools. Accountability means ensuring that every public dollar (wherever it goes) delivers real educational value and supports strong, inclusive public education for all students.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 3
Do you believe local decision-makers should take responsibility for local decisions, or do you believe decisions are best made centrally?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Local decision-makers should take responsibility for local decisions. Those closest to students, families, and teachers best understand their needs. Centralized decisions often miss local realities. Accountability and good governance start at the community level.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 4
Do you believe your school board is currently transparent enough with parents and taxpayers? What would you change?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: No, I don't believe it's transparent enough. Parents and taxpayers deserve clear explanations for decisions, not just outcomes. I would push for open communication, easier access to board information, and public reporting that shows exactly how funds are used and how decisions benefit students.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 5
Can you commit to removing any policies that require secrets to be kept from parents by policy, without an individual, exceptional circumstance being identified?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Yes. Parents are the primary partners in a child's education, and no policy should require keeping secrets from them. I would support removing any blanket policies that prevent honest communication, while still respecting individual cases where safety or privacy must be carefully handled.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 6
Do you believe parents should be informed before abortion, sexual assault, marriage, or questions about deciding to have children are covered in school, in a way similar to the requirements around sexual identity or religious identity?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Yes. Parents should be informed before sensitive topics like abortion, sexual assault, or family life are discussed in class. These are deeply personal matters, and families have the right to guide how and when their children engage with them. Just as they are informed about discussions on sexual or religious identity. Transparency builds trust between schools and parents.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 7
Do you believe program and course development at the school board level must be transparent and focused on clearly defined knowledge outcomes?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Yes. Program and course development must be transparent and focused on clear, measurable learning outcomes. Parents and teachers deserve to see exactly what students are expected to learn and how success is defined. Transparency ensures accountability and keeps education focused on real knowledge and skills.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 8
What are your thoughts on communicating progress clearly with letter grades and percentages, as opposed to "descriptive grading", at all grade levels?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: I support using letter grades and percentages. They provide clear, measurable feedback that parents and students can easily understand. Descriptive grading can complement this, but it should never replace clear academic reporting. Families deserve straightforward information about a student's progress.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 9
Professional development days for teachers and other school board staff are negotiated locally. Do you believe your school board currently has negotiated the right number of professional development days? If not, what changes would you like to advocate for?
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Not yet. We need a better balance between PD time and classroom time. I support fewer, better-targeted PD days tied to clear goals (literacy, numeracy, classroom management) and measurable outcomes. Schedule PD to minimize disruptions for families (cluster days, align with existing breaks), and prioritize job-embedded coaching over frequent pullouts. I'd start with a PD audit to keep what improves student results and trim what doesn't.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.
Question 10
Do you support or oppose the impending teachers' strike? Please explain your reasoning.
Ward 1 - Nampa, Peace River, Red Earth Creek
1 To Be Elected
Marie Dyck: No response.
Ward 2 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Three Creeks
1 To Be Elected
Wanda Laurin: No response.
Crystal Owens: No response.
Ward 3 - Weberville, Dixonville, Deadwood, Manning, Hawk Hills
1 To Be Elected
Lacey Buchinski: No response.
Sharmon Pierson: No response.
Ward 4 - Peace River, Rural Peace River, Grimshaw, Shaftesbury
1 To Be Elected
Moïse Dion: Oppose the strike; Support teachers. I support fair pay and better working conditions, but a strike harms students and families. I'll push for a fast, negotiated settlement that's fair and affordable - redirecting dollars from central admin to classrooms, addressing workload and rural recruitment (including a Northern Allowance), and using an independent mediator if needed. If a strike proceeds, I'll ensure clear communication and learning-continuity plans so students aren't left behind.
Paul Quinney: No response.
Ward 5 - Grimshaw, Rural Grimshaw, Rural Fairview, Berwyn, Brownvale, Whitelaw, Bluesky, Deer Hills
1 To Be Elected
Carolyn Gerk: No response.
Cindy Hockley: No response.
Janet Przybylski: No response.
Ward 6 - Fairview, Rural Fairview
1 To Be Elected
David Rushton: No response.
Ward 7 - Hines Creek, Rural Hines Creek, Bear Canyon, Cleardale, Clear Hills
1 To Be Elected
Edith Giesbrecht: No response.