How To Vote
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Election Survey
| Ward | Candidate Name | Responded |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Becky May | ❌ |
| Daryl Scoot | ❌ | |
| Ward 2 | Holly Ekstrom | ❌ |
| Paula Lavigne | ❌ | |
| Ward 3 | Penni Lougheed | ❌ |
| Ward 4 | Jackie Janes | ❌ |
| Doug Skeels | ✅ | |
| Amanda Thomson | ❌ | |
| Ward 5 | Nolan Duffin | ❌ |
| Heidi Hetherington | ❌ |
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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: I am running but have not been on the board so am not privy to the budget yet. I would prioritize core academics.
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: I believe it would drive accountability, that would be a good thing
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: local is normally best
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: No response.
Question 4
Do you believe your school board is currently transparent enough with parents and taxpayers? What would you change?
Ward 1
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: I do not believe it is sufficiently transparent at this time .My hope would be to improve transparency.
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: YES
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: YES
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: YES
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: I would advocate for clear grading
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: 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
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: unable to give an answer at this time
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: No response.
Question 10
Do you support or oppose the impending teachers' strike? Please explain your reasoning.
Ward 1
2 To Be Elected
Becky May: No response.
Daryl Scoot: No response.
Ward 2
1 To Be Elected
Holly Ekstrom: No response.
Paula Lavigne: No response.
Ward 3
1 To Be Elected
Penni Lougheed: No response.
Ward 4
1 To Be Elected
Jackie Janes: No response.
Doug Skeels: I have very mixed feelings about this. I am disappointed with both sides at present
Amanda Thomson: No response.
Ward 5
1 To Be Elected
Nolan Duffin: No response.
Heidi Hetherington: No response.