PLATFORM

"I'm extremely proud to be a product of the Manchester School District, and will work harder than anyone to ensure the best education for the students of this city."

ON THE ISSUES

A strong education system is the bedrock of any community. I will fight to support the students and teachers of Manchester through various policies such as...

Class Sizes: Support plans that keep student to-teacher-ratios low so that students are able to receive the feedback from teachers they need.

Student supports: Find creative ways to increase the amount of paraprofessionals available to meet the needs of students as defined by their education plans.

ELL support: Improving the in-school infrastructure for our English Language Learners to foster their success.

Student Learning: Promoting vertical and horizontal curriculum designs that address the standards students are expected to meet.

Facilities - Support the necessary upkeep of buildings to create a positive learning space.

Learning Materials: Supplying classrooms with the most up-to-date materials and technology that best meets our student' educational needs.

Life after Graduation: Implement counseling plans with students for their post-graduation goals, whether that includes college, trade school, or the workforce.

Professional Development: Encourage support for teachers through ample professional development opportunities that help educators develop new teaching skills that meet the needs of the students of the district.

Community outreach: Guarantee families of all backgrounds are included in their students' learning through direct communication and community events.

Home supports: Work to provide adequate support to families of students in need of assistance.

Accomplishments

In Peter's first year and a half in office, the board has...

Hired a new superintendent
Approved the hiring of a facilities company to complete a plan to construct appropriate buildings
Passed policy to reduce class sizes
Removed school board member's health insurance that was costing them more money and saved the district thousands of dollars
Approved funding for new sports teams in elementary, middle, and high school
Identified and purchased high quality, middle school science and social studies curriculum programs
Increased all employee's starting pay to a minimum of $15.00/hour
Approved a new teachers contract that will attract and retain quality educators while being fiscally responsible
Secured a new contract with Aramark to increase the levels of cleanliness in our buildings
Procured a new bussing company to help reduce bussing concerns
Increased high level learning opportunities for high school students
Fought back against spending that did not show how it would benefit students and families
Approved funding for additional English language learner teachers and bilingual liaisons
Approved a comprehensive professional development plan that is targeted to the district's needs
And more