Kristy Haden has a personal interest in USD 475 with two children attending District schools and she supports positive change. Haden is seeking reelection to a second term on the Board of Education.
"I am a true believer in the power of involvement. I have a belief that we need to have good parental and guardian involvement in our District." "Haden wants continued focus on students first.
"I want to continue to be an advocate for our kids, for the parents and be that person that can speak up for them." Haden wants to continue to make effective change for the students.
On parental involvement Haden said USD 475 has listening tours to learn about what the parents need in order to reach 100% student turnout in the schools. "But we're not getting the turnout from the parents. We're not getting the response from the parents and the guardians so I want to push on that."
Haden also thinks that there needs to continue to be an emphasis on behavioral health in the schools and on better meals including the quality and accessibility for all of the students.
The election is November 7.