We are winding down on campaigning as Election Day is today.  Going out to the neighborhoods and visiting with you has been very inspiring.  My passion for public education and all that we can do to help parents bring the best educational opportunities to our children keeps me motivated to serve.  We all have a vested interest whether we have no children or 20 in our public schools. An educated citizenry is the cornerstone of our freedoms and keeps America great.
 
You have been receiving campaign literature from my opponent about Alpine School District’s budget. Let me share some real facts.

• Largest district in the state – one of the lowest funded districts in the state.
• Best managed district in the state. Recognized for excellence in finance reporting by national associations of business and finance officers for 29 years. (ASBO, GFOA)
• 73 cents of every tax dollar goes to instruction and the classroom.  (2^nd highest in the state – Utah Taxpayer Association)
• ½ cent of every tax dollar goes to district administration. (lowest in state)

Budget process:

• Budget committee including 3 board members, representatives district-wide, superintendent, business department
• Several months of compiling, vetting, revisions
• Study session with full board – more vetting and revisions
• Board meeting – Discussion item – more vetting
• Board meeting – action item – vote taken

Business department personnel:  MBA’s, CPA’s, financial analysts, engineers.
 
Alpine School District has a culture of learning and excelling.  Here’s why:

• Professional Learning Communities embedded at every school
• Parent Involvement (PTA’s, SCC, DCC, school & district committees & forums)
• Paid collaboration time for every team and department
• Teachers treated as professionals – High Morale
• Curriculum developed in the classroom by the teacher
• High standards
• Gifted and Talented and Special Needs programs. Educating every child.
• Failure is not an option 

 
My experience, involvement and time make me the best candidate for school board. (Usually 20 -30 hours per week) I am in schools, classrooms and the community listening to your voice. I attend all my board and committee meetings. My opponent has come to parts of 2 board meetings since filing for office in March. We have had 10. 
 
Keep Alpine School District Great!
Vote JoDee Sundberg for School Board
Tuesday November 4th