
As an I.T. Professional of over 30 years, I am trained to make decisions based upon data. As a result, the Wright City R-II School District is well positioned financially, educationally, and structurally for now and into the future.
Education is highly regulated. There are numerous federal and state laws school districts must follow. I regularly attend professional development opportunities where I learn how changes to both the federal and the state laws impact the operations of schools. I am well positioned to understand the impact and approve policy changes based upon these external factors.
I also advocate for students. I actively contact our representatives in both Jefferson City as well as Washington D.C. when a proposed law impacts education. I am scheduled to visit Jefferson City in March to visit our State Representatives and Senator.
From a financial perspective, the Wright City R-II School District consistently receives clean audits, maintains healthy financial reserves, and is well positioned for the future. A key accomplishment during my tenure as a Board of Education member is the Wright City R-II School District has been able to offer competitive salaries, provide students excellent curricular and co-curricular activities and maintain the facilities. All of this has been accomplished without a raise in the operating levy, which is one of the lowest in the area. If you look at the school district’s budget, it is as healthy as it has ever been!


For APR, Wright City R-II School District currently ranks 242 out of 553 school districts in the State of Missouri. Furthermore, Wright City R-II School District ranks third out of eleven school districts in the EMO conference. Out of the eleven surrounding districts, Wright City R-II ranks fifth in APR.
As a school board member, I am data driven and understand there is always room for improvement. I actively participate in our CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Program) committee. This committee, along with members of our community annually reviews what is and is not working and makes suggestions on what Wright City R-II Schools can do better.
The Wright City R-II School District successfully identifies, plans, and executes on its capital improvement plan that is regularly reviewed and updated. The school district recently opened up both the new addition at East Elementary and the new High School!


Looking toward the future, there is so much more that can be accomplished. As a board member, I am a main advocate for the Wright City R-II School District membership in the Greater Warren County Economic Development Committee. This membership has paid off enormously with both the EPC facility, the new Coast Carriers facility in Foristell, and the opening of the American Foods Group facility in April. The financial impact to the Wright City R-II School District will help it maintain a healthy budget.
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