Voters' Guide for 2008 Elections

EXPERIENCE: Do you have children who currently attend, or previously attended Queen Anne’s County Schools? What is your experience with the Queen Anne’s school system, (parent, student, teacher, administrator, school board member) and how will this experience influence your participation on the County School Board?

HSA: What does the “High School Assessment” (HSA) requirement mean for students and parents?

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND: What issues does “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) pose for school systems and Boards of Education?

SCHOOL BUDGET: Boards of Education, in Maryland, are fiscally dependent, relying upon state and local governments for their funding. Given the many needs of school systems, what would your priorities be for the allocation of these funds?

RESPONSIBILITIES: What are the primary responsibilities of boards of education as defined by law in the state of MD and how are they different from those of the Superintendent?

IMPORTANT ISSUE: What do you believe is the most pressing issue for the school system?