I have enjoyed learning about the budget, the curriculum, policies and procedures, and the success of our students. I have gained a wealth of knowledge on how the corporation operates. Nelson: First, I have served on the school board for the last four years. I would use these skills to ensure that our children’s educational needs are met and that they emerge with the skills necessary to compete in a financially responsible manner. I am trained to evaluate facts, to make critical decisions based on the evidence and law, and come to conclusions in a logical manner. What qualifications do you have to serve on a school board?Ĭree: As a graduate from Franklin College with a major in both general business and finance, and a minor in economics, and a practicing bankruptcy attorney, I have a solid understanding of finances and the need to practice in a fiscally responsible manner. I am proud to say I have had a small part in that success. Over the last four years, there have been many ups and downs in education Franklin schools has been a great example of how putting student growth, collaboration, communication and systemic continuous improvement as priorities has made us stronger. Nelson: I want to continue my goal of making decisions that positively affect our students. I want to ensure that they, and all children, have a great education with a solid foundation, that our children emerge from Franklin ready to tackle an ever-increasing competitive world and that it is done in a fiscally responsible manner.

My love for this community, education, and their attendance made me want to become more involved.

Now, two of my boys attend Union Elementary. My father taught in the Franklin Community School Corporation for over 35 years. Here’s what they said:Ĭree: I have been a Hopewell Tiger, Custer Baker Cub, Grizzly Cub and finally graduated as a Grizzly. The Daily Journal asked the candidates questions about their experience, reasons for running and goals for the school district.

Nelson was elected to the school board in 2018. Incumbent Becky Nelson, of Morgantown, will take on challenger Matt Cree, of Bargersville. School Board, running for the Union Township seat. Two candidates are seeking a spot on the Franklin Community School Corp. Franklin School Board, Union Township seat, candidates Matt Cree and Becky Nelson.

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