League of Women Voters/Questionnaire CORRECTION
League of Women Voters/Questionnaire
Kristine Pagsuyoin (Pug-c-u-in)
Lakewood Board of Education
OCCUPATION: Educator, Small Business Owner
EDUCATION:Masters of Education
BA; Business/Organizational Communication
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE: Experience in business management and education to make effective contributions to the Board. Additional community work includes: Co-founder "Brake-4-Kids", "Clear-4-Kids", attending board meetings, serving the Lakewood Family Collaborative and on district committees, and continuing research in education.
- What do you feel is the most challenging issue facing Lakewood Schools?
In an uncertain economy, students' educational needs must be the first priority. The challenge is to ensure that the Board serves children first, and functions as a link between schools and the public to guarantee that the needs and values of students and the community are represented despite funding cuts.
- How would you address this issue?
Ideally, by establishing a citizen-based oversight/revenue-finding committee whose focus is students' educational needs, and by hosting quarterly community/district forums. I will advocate for our kids on a state-level by focusing on funding reform, and on finishing construction of Lakewood High School, without relying on the financial health of the State.