4. What kind of time commitment and other involvement do you see yourself making to the school district during your term as a board member?
    
Chris Benda
I will continue to volunteer at sporting events, and I will also put in the necessary time as a school board member.
     
Shele Blum
I plan on committing the necessary amount of time it takes to do a good job. Above and beyond my commitment to the school board, I plan to volunteer time in the classroom and other school activities.
     
Rich Herrington
I am committed to making the time necessary to fulfill the position of school board member. My wife and I have 2 elementary aged children and we will certainly be involved in volunteering whenever possible.
    
Jim McKean
I will continue to make myself available to patrons, faculty, and staff to listen to their concerns and issues, and will actively commit time and talents to fulfill assigned board activities.
  
Mary Zimmerman
To be an effective school board member, I would need to attend applicable conferences, access the Iowa Association School Board website, read professional publications, etc. to educate myself and keep up with national and state issues facing our district. I would interact with members of the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students to receive feedback on issues. Board packets would have to be thoroughly reviewed prior to each monthly meeting to ensure productivity. Attendance is critical. One must serve with clarity, honesty, openness, and fairness.
    

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