09/12/2024
I'm excited to be running for School Board! Check out my profile on the Central School District page.
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Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of early voting which begins on Friday, Sept. 20. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process.
You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982
Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate.
- Candidate Name: Spencer Kelly
- City of Residence: Norwood Young America
- How long have you lived in the district?
We have lived in NYA for nine years. My wife Becky (Flusemann) grew up in Norwood and graduated from Central.
-What is your occupation?
I am currently a Senior Financial Analyst. Previously I held positions as an Engineering Manager, Project Manager and Control Systems Engineer. I have worked at the same Industrial Automation company for 19+ years!
-Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board?
I believe in the power of a high quality public education for every child in our district. I want to serve this community and have a positive impact on its future.
Becky and I have two girls just starting school. It is important to me to be a part of their journey through our public schools.
Our oldest will be attending Kindergarten at Central Elementary this fall and our youngest will be starting Central Public Preschool.
Being a new parent to the district with kids just getting started will give me a unique perspective on our schools.
- What qualities will you bring to the board if elected?
Experience in Finance, Empathy and Understanding, Project Management, Problem Solving
As a Senior Financial Analyst I work with complex budgets that involve multiple revenue streams and sources of expenditure. I will be able to understand the district budget and sources of funding and make recommendations for its thoughtful use.
My experience managing projects and negotiating contracts will allow me to support ongoing and future projects in the school district.
The empathy and understanding of people that I gained as an Engineering Manager will allow me to build relationships with parents, teachers, administration and other stakeholders in the district.
At heart I am an engineer and problem solver. I can weigh both sides of an issue and make an informed decision based on facts.
- What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today?
Preparing our kids for the path that fits them best after school. College isn’t the right choice for everyone.
We should continue to develop relationships with local manufacturing, the trades, and small businesses to promote the wide range of career possibilities out there.
Specific to the Central Public schools we need to deliver a return on our recent referendum and new facilities by increasing enrollment and making Central a destination district.
