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\.andidate Name: Fadward b Address: 841 Modica 71112 Phone(s): 393-4435 cell School Board District Number: 9 Date of Interview: lime: Present: Location: Q. What made you decide to run for Bossier Parish School Board? A. I recently retired and this is the right time to get involved with serving the schools in my district. 1 have lived in District ¥ for over 40 years, and I have seen the decline of the area.. Someone needs to ster up to make sure that we receive the same support for our children and teachers. Over the past 20 years, I had 3 children in Bossier schools, and was very active with their school projects. I continue to support my grandchildren, who are in Bossier Parish Schools. Q. Why do you think you are qualified to serve on the Bossier Parish School Board? A. 1 have a background in electronic technology ( a big issue in our schools). I have experience in bidding, and reviewing technology issues from a financal standpoint. Also, Ihave experience in computers, security and phone systems installation and operations. Currently I oversee over 40 computers, phones and security issues for my church. Q. The Bossier Parish School Board recently voted on a tax increase tv help cushion against cuts from state funding. a). Do you support tax increases tu help cushion against the cuts in state funding? If a tax is the only way to get salery increases for our teachers and no other option is the available, then yes. 6). Do you support cutting spending in the Bossier School System? Isupport budget review and making the necessary cuts of unwarranted expenditures. c). Do you support a combination of increasing taxes and cutting spending? Yes, | feel these should he done together... It would only he fair ta make necessary cuts if you are going to increase taxes. Q. Recently, the Bossier Parish School Board announced the addition of several new positions including “Graduation Coaches”, “Behavior Coaches”, and “Response for Intervention Coaches”. What is your position regarding these added positions? A. Ido not fecl the addition of these new positions are necessary. Q. What do you believe is the role of a School Board member? A.'lo represent the teachers, students, parents, support staff and the tax payers of Bossier Parish, for all districts. My goal is to be involved .be informed and be available to everyone. All children are entitled to the opportunity to get the best education they can, Q. What specifically would you do to make the Bossier Parish School Board transfer policy more equitable, (or do you feel the policy is already equitable enough)? A.1 am not sure if this question is directed at teacher transfer or student transfers. Q. What are your specific plans to increase openness and transparency in the operations of the School Board? A. Be involved, Be informed and Be Available to the parents, teachers and staff. Be present at school functions within my area. Q. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the Bossier parish School spstem? A. Bringing the teacher pay up to or greater than the other parishes in aur area. If we can't compete, we will soon lose our highly qualified teachers. Q. If you are elected to the School Board, what will be your top priority? A. Technology concems for all schools. Safety issues. Q. Are there any areas (such as food service or transportation) within the Bossier School System which you believe could be better served by privatization, and if so, wha are those areas? A. Not that I am aware of at this time. Q. What specific measures do you feel could be instituted to provide for greater protection for Bossier School children? . School Resourse Officers in all schools . . (Id cards for all students in all grades ) . Q. What specific issues would you like to see addressed with regard to the budget of the School Board? A. Spending cuts and not using the surplus funds to fall back on. The 20 million dollar surplus fund we have will be gonc in no time if we contenue to dip into that fund. Q. What is your political party affiliation (if any)? A. Republican Q. With what part of your party’s platform do you most agree, and with what part do you most disagree (in other words, why are you a Democrat, Republicun, Independent, or Other)? A. Idon't look at party as much as people and issues. I disagree with the Democrats stand on certain issues, especially on abortion Q. What is the primary source of funding for your campaign? A. Self Q. Would your current job allow you the time to attend School Board meetings? A. Yes, I aim semi retired and my part time job would not take away from my time as a board member. Q. What is the extent of your knowledge of the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, and the Louisiana Public Records Act? A. Iam not up to date on that issue but would be open to research both.

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