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Election Survey
| Ward | Candidate Name | Responded |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Shali Baziuk | ❌ |
| Ward 2 | Norma Lang | ❌ |
| Sara Roth | ❌ | |
| Ward 3 | Melyssa Bowen | ❌ |
| Fred Burley | ❌ | |
| Matthew Kangal | ✅ | |
| Jeremy Klug | ❌ | |
| Kristi Puszkar | ❌ | |
| Tye Sawyer | ❌ | |
| Tamsin Spahmann | ❌ | |
| Ward 4 | Joanna Brownlee | ❌ |
| Kathryn Clancy | ❌ | |
| Bruce Kendall | ❌ | |
| Nicole Savoie | ❌ | |
| Ward 5 | Susan Flowers | ✅ |
| Fiona Gilbert | ❌ | |
| Pamela Peters | ✅ |
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: No, I would advocate to going back to the basic academics, our Kids must be competent to have a shot of being truly successful, in later stages in their lives.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: Looking forward to debating the budget. Listening to parents to see whether they feel the priorities are reflected .
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I do believe core academics should be a priority as it’s the foundation of a student’s education.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: I think its an important element
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: Yes I believe it is important but gets complicated during a strike.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I think there are valid points on both sides. Allowing funding to follow the student can encourage schools to stay responsive to families’ needs and promote accountability. We must also ensure public education remains strong and well-supported, so that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to high-quality learning opportunities.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: Yes local decision makers should take responsibility after all, the locals 9/10 times know what works the best. Also it make them accountable, vs central - one may not care.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: Many decisions affect everyone and can be done centrally but each community has its own needs that differ and should to be looked at locally.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I believe local decision-makers should take responsibility for decisions that directly impact their schools and communities. Having said that, I also think central guidelines are important to maintain consistency and equity across the province.
Question 4
Do you believe your school board is currently transparent enough with parents and taxpayers? What would you change?
Ward 1
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: No I think we should have transparent accounting by schools. I would push for costing by programs and schools to show where the money is spent.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: Many people have expressed positive comments to me but some have concerns about the need for more communication.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: As I’ve not been elected, I can’t speak to this at this time.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: Yes I would, parents should be in the know, except in cases where harm can be inflicted.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: No I need to learn more about both sides of this issue.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I’m unable to answer this at this time as I’ve not read all of the policies.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: Yes
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: I believe children need education on social topics and hope parents are informed and agree.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: Yes, parents should be informed when schools cover sensitive topics like the ones mentioned. Transparency lets families support their children and have important conversations at home. At the same time, students still get accurate, age-appropriate information in school.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: Yes most definitely
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: Yes and developed by experts.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: Yes, program and course development should be transparent and focused on clear learning outcomes.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: Before a child progresses into another grade, they SHOULD be grounded and have core competency (Maths, English, Reading, Writing) and they must be able to pass a competency exam before moving ahead. Giving a 'free be' will not provide the nurturing needed to being successful in later stages on life.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: I would like to hear more about both methods and learn from experts why the change was made.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I believe communication of a students progress should be clear and meaningful. Letter grades and percentages are easy to understand and provide a benchmark for students and parents, but descriptive feedback is also valuable for highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and learning growth. Combining both approaches gives the clearest picture of a student’s progress at any grade level.
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
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: I believe there's always room to refine how those days are structured and utilized. PD should be purposeful, collaborative, and clearly connected to student outcomes. Rather than focusing solely on the number of PD days, my priority would be ensuring that the quality and alignment of professional learning directly support classroom needs and the broader goals of the division. Ultimately, the goal is not just to increase or decrease PD days, but to make each one meaningful, data-informed, and beneficial to both educators and students.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: It appears to be working from looking from outside. Anxious to hear what others have to say.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: As I’ve not been elected, I don’t have enough information to give an informed answer.
Question 10
Do you support or oppose the impending teachers' strike? Please explain your reasoning.
Ward 1
1 To Be Elected
Shali Baziuk: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Norma Lang: No response.
Sara Roth: No response.
Ward 3
3 To Be Elected
Melyssa Bowen: No response.
Fred Burley: No response.
Matthew Kangal: I think the Province gave a deal that was great start to addressing some of the issues being faced, however the teachers voted to strike. With the fiscal challenges and the teacher's frustrations we need both parties to get back to the table and get a solution, cause everyone suffers. As a parent myself, this greatly affects us.
Jeremy Klug: No response.
Kristi Puszkar: No response.
Tye Sawyer: No response.
Tamsin Spahmann: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Joanna Brownlee: No response.
Kathryn Clancy: No response.
Bruce Kendall: No response.
Nicole Savoie: No response.
Ward 5
2 To Be Elected
Susan Flowers: I understand the teachers concerns and hope an agreement can be negotiated quickly.
Fiona Gilbert: No response.
Pamela Peters: I empathize with teachers and understand the challenges they face, including classroom complexity and the need for adequate resources. At the same time, strikes disrupt learning for students and families.