
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...
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Class Sizes: Support plans that keep student to-teacher-ratios low so that students are able to receive the feedback from teachers they need.
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Student supports: Find creative ways to increase the amount of paraprofessionals available to meet the needs of students as defined by their education plans.
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ELL support: Improving the in-school infrastructure for our English Language Learners to foster their success.
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Student Learning: Promoting vertical and horizontal curriculum designs that address the standards students are expected to meet.
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Facilities - Support the necessary upkeep of buildings to create a positive learning space.
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Learning Materials: Supplying classrooms with the most up-to-date materials and technology that best meets our student' educational needs.
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Life after Graduation: Implement counseling plans with students for their post-graduation goals, whether that includes college, trade school, or the workforce.
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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.
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Community outreach: Guarantee families of all backgrounds are included in their students' learning through direct communication and community events.
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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...
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Hired a new superintendent
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Approved the hiring of a facilities company to complete a plan to construct appropriate buildings
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Passed policy to reduce class sizes
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Removed school board member's health insurance that was costing them more money and saved the district thousands of dollars
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Approved funding for new sports teams in elementary, middle, and high school
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Identified and purchased high quality, middle school science and social studies curriculum programs
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Increased all employee's starting pay to a minimum of $15.00/hour
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Approved a new teachers contract that will attract and retain quality educators while being fiscally responsible
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Secured a new contract with Aramark to increase the levels of cleanliness in our buildings
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Procured a new bussing company to help reduce bussing concerns
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Increased high level learning opportunities for high school students
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Fought back against spending that did not show how it would benefit students and families
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Approved funding for additional English language learner teachers and bilingual liaisons
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Approved a comprehensive professional development plan that is targeted to the district's needs
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And more