Web Site Updates

May 19, 2004:
Statement: A Successful Campaign...

A successful campaign takes a variety of talents, support and concessions. I would like to recognize those individuals and/or groups that provided the fuel for my successful campaign.

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May 13, 2004:
Statement...

Some voters have asked me "Who else should I vote for?" The honest and selfish answer is to vote for me and only me. This gives me a vote from a voter who will not equalize their vote by casting more than one. However, I am encouraging voters to vote for as many (up to three) candidates that they are familiar with and can support.

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May 7, 2004:
I've added a list of official endorsements to this Web site. Check back from time to time as more people join our campagin.

May 5, 2004:
My meeting notes from the Greece PTA Council Board of Education Candidates' Night are now available online.

May 5, 2004:
Statement...

I understand that there are two slates of candidates that have been formed from the seven possible candidates. At the end of the "Meet the Candidates Night" on May 3, I was identified by two other candidates as someone that people should consider as a good candidate. I was surprised by this occurrence. While I was happy to have their support I would like it to be clear that I wish to remain an independent candidate.

Please vote for Ken Walsh, #7 on your ballot.
Thank you,
Ken

Views, Opinions and Beliefs

I look forward to serving the community as a school board member who will seek options and compromise.

• I do not support the District’s habit of declaring a contingent budget without a second (less expensive) budget vote. Enacting a contingency budget after an initial budget defeat tells each voter that they do not count.
• I believe an increase in spending, not tax rate, should be limited to 4-5%. The current spending plan would increase spending by over 9%.
• It is my opinion that the Superintendent and administration are dominating the School Board. This has resulted in singular ideas and options in far too many circumstances.
• I believe union contracts should be for shorter periods of time. It is difficult to predict, with confidence, the economic cycle two, three or four years in advance.
• I believe the new elementary report cards are appropriate for grades K-2. I do not think .they give enough constructive feedback for students in grades 3-5.
• I am for a reduction in the amount of glossy district documents sent home while schools struggle to gain resources (paper and “click counts”) to support instruction.
• I would vote for closer bus stops for K-2, licensed in-home childcare and moving dangerous bus stops. I do not support a roll back of all bus stops at a cost of $850,000. There must be a compromise that is more cost efficient.

School District Administrative Experience

• Brighton Central School District, Human Resource Associate – 3 years
• Monroe #1 BOCES, Sr. Personnel Analyst – 9 years

Current Employment

Human Resource Manager, Hillside Family of Agencies – 6 years

Education

• Cornell University, Graduate Certificate Industrial & Labor Relations
• SUNY Brockport, MPA in Public Administration
• Indiana University, BA in Public & Environmental Affairs

Involvement

• Three children in the Greece Central School District, including two elementary students and one middle school student.
• Junior Great Books leader for three years.
• Greece Girl's Soccer Coach for three years.
• Greece Little League Coach for three years.
• Classroom volunteer on numerous occasions.

Online resources

Statement: A Successful Campaign

Statement: Who else should I vote for

Endorsements

Campaign Timeline

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Email: ken@kenwalshschoolboard.com