RON HUSH seeking a 2-year term
What motivates you to seek this office? It
has been my commitment to work with students and their families to ensure they
are afforded a quality education and a safe environment to learn. I have
volunteered many years, working with youth of all ages, returning knowledge and
wisdom I’ve gained during my years of service. At the core of my efforts is the
desire to prepare youth to face upcoming challenges to surpass previous
generations on their journey to adulthood. I believe our children are the most
important “Gem” of our existence in America, and as a gem is precious so are
our children.
What will be your top priorities as a member of the
School Board? As a member of the School Board, I will
acclimate myself to the duties, policies, and procedures as mandated by the
Department of Education and the New Brunswick Board of Education. Second, in my
role as Board Member, my priority is to sustain a safe environment for New
Brunswick students that are conducive to learning. Third, I will serve as an
advocate for New Brunswick families and youth who seek to use a quality
education as a platform to success.
How will you seek to foster parent involvement? Parental
involvement is an integral component to the success of our students, school
district, and community. Our current
system fosters parent organizations/associations such as Parent-Teachers
Association or Parent-Teacher Organization. I am aware of the challenges that
parents face when they are unable to attend a meeting or an event. I am committed to improving our parent
participation by periodically attending these meetings; therefore, encouraging
parents/families to attend. I will work with my fellow board members,
Superintendent, and parent-focused groups to enhance our current system
throughout the district. Parent
involvement is the foundation of a quality school district.
How will you ensure that students who are immigrants
themselves or whose parents are immigrants receive equal and high-quality
educational opportunities? My concern is not one specific group
of students but that all students
receive the same quality education. I understand that our students have various
challenges that require specific attention; we presently have various curriculums/programs
that address the needs of our students and their families. It is my intention
to work with my Board of Education colleagues, the Superintendent, and
Community based organizations to continue to develop culturally competent
initiatives that support a quality academic experience. I believe when we work
together, our families and children have the opportunity to fulfill their
dreams for success.
How will you support all students, from the gifted to
those in need of extra help? As previous
mentioned, all New Brunswick Students
have the right to quality education. It is paramount that we do not isolate a
segment of the population; rather we provide a holistic approach that addresses
each student’s unique capabilities. This will require the families, community,
my board of education colleagues, and the Superintendent to identify the
various talents/needs among our student body. Once identified, we as a
community will work to nurture the talent, address the need, and support all
our student success. These ingredients will support a quality education for our
students that will prepare them for the future.
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