The Issues
WCPSS is operationally efficient and academically strong. As a Board member, Jim works to maximize quality and effectiveness in all schools for all students.
Strong Communities
- A strong school system ensures a healthy and prosperous community.
- A well educated population and quality workforce attracts investment and retains businesses.
- High-quality education is the foundation of a rich and innovative culture that attracts diverse people to Wake County.
Effective Governance
- Champion of non-partisan, education-centered governance.
- Sound decision-making based on experience in the classroom and expertise in research and data analysis.
- Listens to and values public feedback.
High-Quality Education for All Students
- Strong advocate for comprehensive education (arts, humanities, languages, mathematics, sciences, and vocational/technical).
- Understands the limitations of standardized tests to assess student achievement and teacher performance. Assessments must also evaluate critical thinking and creativity.
- Recognizes attracting and retaining outstanding teachers for every classroom maximizes student engagement and learning.
- High quality education will close the achievement gap AND challenge advanced learners.
Fiscal Leadership
- Advocates for sustainable funding necessary for maximal educational value while ensuring an efficient and cost-effective system.
- Develop strategies to prevent the creation of high-poverty, low-achieving schools—saving taxpayers money.
- Minimize administrative bureaucracy to maximize teacher’s time for instruction and professional development.
An Experienced Accessible Leader