I am seeking the support from the citizens of Noble and surrounding communities in the upcoming election on April 1st for my re-election to Office #5 of the Noble School Board. I graduated from Noble High School in 1982 and later obtained an Associates Degree in Municipal Fire Protection from Oklahoma State University. I also have five siblings that graduated from Noble Public Schools. I have resi
ded at the same residence in the southern part of the district for 42 years. In 2015, after 30 years of service, I retired at the rank of Captain from the Norman Fire Department. Colonel in the United States Army Reserve with 34 years of service, currently active duty Deputy Surgeon for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command. She also taught in the nursing program for Mid-America Technology Center for 8 years. She is from Perkins, Ok, and graduated as a 13-year senior and has a Masters degree in nursing education. Our son also graduated from Noble High School as a 13-year senior and is currently a Sergeant in the United States Army. Education should empower kids, build character and confidence, and open doors that will lead to success. Public education has opened a lot of doors for my family. I am a firm believer in public education and especially Noble Public Schools! The success of Noble Public Schools is vital to our community, our employees and most importantly the 3000 (and growing) students we serve. As an alumnus of Noble, and parent, I represent a common perspective of the concerns about the future of our youth and our district. I believe a school board member must have the interest of every child in mind and have a vision that doesn’t get bogged down on internal issues or personal agendas, but focuses outward. My extensive leadership experiences, long history of public service,10 years of Board member experience, and many hours of board member training will continue to aid me in making fiscally and academically responsible decisions, building trust and accountability, and fostering relationships with staff, fellow board members, and the community. I will continue to bring integrity, honesty, transparency, professionalism, and a positive attitude to Office #5. My focus will continue be on long and short term goals, policies, and solutions representative of our community and unique to our district that:
Provide a safe environment for learning and teaching
Focus on improving academic achievement and growth for all students
Adopt a fiscally responsible budget
Provide administration and staff the best possible resources and support to do their job
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the district and make progressive changes
Provide extracurricular activities that meet the needs of our students and are successful
Maintain current facilities and plan for responsible growth
Strengthen the relationship of the district, the parents, and the community
As a district, our focus has to be a school system that provides what our students need to be successful. We have to continue to adapt and evolve to meet those needs. We must continue to address current issues such as mental health, chronic absenteeism, and technology while planning for long term sustainability and growth. As an alumnus and long-time resident of the district, I am proud of the progress and achievements that have been made and I look forward to the challenge of continuing the development of a quality school system that the kids of Noble deserve! I would appreciate your support on April 1st. If you have any questions or concerns, I may be reached at (405)226-3812 or [email protected]. Let’s make Noble Public Schools “The Choice”
Thanks for your support,
Leroy Lukinbill
