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Name: Sara Wahlmeier-Cox
Age: 42
Profession: Office Manager
Incumbent: No
Do you have children or grandchildren who attend(ed) USD 378 Riley County schools? Yes, she is a Junior.
-Why are you running for school board? I have a personal interest in pursuing the Board Seat because my daughter attends Riley County High School. I would like to be more involved and feel a well-functioning school district is the foundation for a sound education to prepare students for their future, no matter what path they choose.
-Parental engagement and community involvement are crucial for the success of any school district. What strategies would you implement to increase collaboration between parents, citizens, and educators? To encourage the parents, citizens, and educators to work as a team to better educate our youth.
-If you had one thing you could change about the USD 378 school district, what would it be? To get parents more actively involved in their student’s education.
-What is your opinion of the USD 378 administration? Do you think you could work with the current administration moving forward? I think they are doing a great job and would be easy to work with.
-What is your opinion of the current school board? Do you think you could compromise with the incumbents who will remain on the board? I believe the school board is adequate, however there have been some decisions made that I feel are questionable. I am running for school board to offer a new perspective. I would work well with the incumbent board members and feel that they would appreciate what I can bring to the board.
-What do you think the board’s role should be in the day-to-day operations of the district? The day to day operations of the school is run by the superintendent of schools and its administration.
-Have you received money or in-kind donations from individuals, businesses, groups or PACs outside of the school district? No