 Four candidates are racing for a spot on the Unified District No. 1 - Orchard Public District 49 Board. The candidates are Nathan Schwager, Terri Hergert, Candice Hoke and Gordon W. Shrader. Learn more about the candidates from the questionnaires below. Nathan Schwager Name: Nathan Schwager Incumbent Years in office, if incumbent: 4 Reasons seeking office: Eight years ago, I was offered the opportunity to come back home and raise my kids in a great community and great school. The future of my kids is very important to me and I just want to do my best to help lead this school district in a positive direction. Qualifications/experience: 4 years experience on this board, several years coach area youth baseball, soccer, football and basketball Other public offices held: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church - treasurer, 2 years; Orchard Young Men’s Club - treasurer, 2 years; CORE Development Board - 8 years Top 3 issues facing this office: 1. Unification/consolidation - finding the right path for our district; 2. Long term solution to extra curricular activities; 3. Property tax relief for district patrons Top 3 priorities if elected: 1. Creating opportunities for every student to make meaningful progress towards college or career readiness; 2. Informing our patrons on consolidation/unification options; 3. Providing a safe and positive learning environment for our students. How you will make yourself available to the public: [email protected] and 402-841-3954 Terri Hergert Name: Terri Hergert Incumbent Years in office, if incumbent: 28 Reasons seeking office: With the issues facing the school district there needs to be board continuity. I have a lot of board history so I know what the role requires. I have been a part of many rewarding decisions, some of the most difficult decisions a board/community member will ever have to make and I see more looming in the near future. I feel with my experience I am qualified to make the best decisions for the entire district, to be a voice for our taxpayers and our great staff. Most of all, I want to ensure that we continue to provide the best education we can for our kids while putting the least burden on our taxpayers. Qualifications/experience: I think the 28 years speak for themselves. Other public offices held: None. I believe 28 years on the Orchard School Board and 5 years on the Royal School Board prior to that fulfills my civic duty. Top 3 issues: 1. Do we reunify a)for how many years b)with the same 3 schools c)with a combination of just 2 schools d)add additional schools 2. Is this the right time to consolidate with neighboring schools 3. Public Trust: Conveying to our patrons that even though it seems that things are not moving as quickly as they would like, we are working on it. Trust that myself and fellow board members are continually working toward what’s best for our kids and community. We are being asked to make decisions that will impact our community forever and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Please be patient with us. Top 3 priorities if elected: 1. Continuing the great education we as a district have provided to our kids for many years and constantly seeking ways to improve that with the least burden to our taxpayers. 2. Listen to any and all opinions with an open mind so I have a good foundation to base my decisions on. 3. Making the huge decision to re-unify, to consolidate, to build a new school or to maintain the building we have based on what the majority of taxpayers tell us to do. How will you make yourself available to the public: I am either by my work phone or cell phone every day. People are welcome to stop by my office anytime or I can be approached whenever, wherever. I am a good listener. Candice Hoke Name: Candice Hoke Incumbent Years in office, if incumbent: 8 Reasons seeking office: Share experiences and knowledge to serve our kids best. Qualifications/experience: 8 years on the board - 4 as president, mother of 3 students Top 3 issues and priorities facing this office: Unification agreements up in June 2020, future of our school - possible consolidation, etc. being considered How you will make yourself available to the public: Encourage the public to attend meetings or reach out to me - even if we may not agree, I will always listen. Gordon W. Shrader Name: Gordon W. Shrader
Non-incumbent Reasons for seeking office: Helping to plan the future education for our kids and grandkids - explain options to the public for the best possible education money can buy. Qualifications/experience: 28 years serving on the Orchard School Board and Unified Board District #1. Other public offices held: Church boards, golf course board, AMH Hospital Board, Farm Bureau president Top 3 issues and priorities facing this office: Consolidation - reunification - build new school How you will make yourself available to the public: By phone, personal contact and during 3 month time period in Arizona will fly back for meetings. I’m here to help resolve issues and promote an excellent education for our children. |
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