Board of Education candidates discuss their positions, thoughts on state of FHSD

Q: What do you feel a student that graduates from high school should be able to do? A: A graduate of Francis Howell should leave with the tools for his or her success in life, be that college, trade school, or the military. These tools are not given, however. Students have to plan for their own success by taking the appropriate courses, getting outside scholastic assistance when necessary, and ident...

Q: What do you feel a student that graduates from high school should be able to do? A: A graduate of Francis Howell should leave with the tools for his or her success in life, be that college, trade school, or the military. These tools are not given, however. Students have to plan for their own success by taking the appropriate courses, getting outside scholastic assistance when necessary, and ident...

Q: What do you feel a student that graduates from high school should be able to do? A: A student should have the means and ability to do whatever they have the desire to do. They should have the tools and resources necessary to be successful.  A high school graduate should also be confident in themselves. Each and every child is different, and as a school district it is our job to prepare them to b...

Q:What do you feel a student that graduates from high school should be able to do? A: It is the Francis Howell School District’s responsibility to have our students well prepared for the global society.  Our students need to be equipped for their individual path whether it be college, technical training, or learning a specific trade. In addition, each should to prepared to become active viable me...

The five candidates for the two open Board of Education seats will participate in an open forum where they will address questions from FHCtoday.com editor Elisa Swanson. After the forum, there will be a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the audience. Join Stephen Johnson, Mike Sommer, Renee Cope, Patrick Lane and Mary Lange as they respond to questions from the community and make their...