Takesha Pollock for Fort Mill School Board

Happy Sunday!

We have a great opportunity to show the staff at Sugar Creek Elementary that we appreciate them for being everyday heroes as they continue to find creative ways to navigate our new reality and focus on educating our children.

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Congrats to the newly and re-elected Board Members.

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Its Election Day! Thankful for all the support. The polls close at 7pm if you have not already voted. Make your voice and vote count.

Happy Election Day Eve! Thanks for supporting me and my campaign. Looking forward to serving our community.

Awesome picture, including the cameo of my campaign sign! Photo Credit: Vic Vela

So this happened tonight. I really enjoyed participating in the forum and being about to articulate my point of view.

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2020 FMSD School Board Candidate Forum Candidates seeking election for three seats on the Fort Mill School District School Board will participate in a question and answer session hosted by the For...

Question: One of my big concerns is the mandatory mask requirement. If elected, if everything stays the same with COVID and the board's opinion is asked, would you vote to make masks optional, or will you keep them mandatory in Fort Mill schools?

Answer: I would keep the mask in place until another viable option is identified. With the current protocols, Fort Mill schools have maintained a relatively low infection rate, and I would continue with the mask requirement.

Question: What challenge is facing the District that our readers may not know about?

Answer: A significant challenge is diversity and ensuring the School Board, School Administration, and Teaching Staff reflect the diversity within Fort Mill.

Question: Board terms run four years. How is the school board better in four years if you're elected?

Answer: The School Board would have access to real-time information on parent sentiment and emerging issues. I plan to build a community coalition of parents representing all backgrounds and points of view to ensure that the parent's voice is heard.

Question: At what point should all students return to full in-person class?

Answer: Fort Mill schools have been able to maintain a reasonably low infection rate. However, I am unsure if the infection rate will continue to be low if all students return to full in-person learning. A phased approach would allow us to develop a plan to integrate students methodically and have the flexibility to scale back if the cases increase.

Question: COVID-19 brought significant challenges for schools. What has the District handled well, or what could've been handled better?

Answer: The decision for schools to reopen was a hard one. I believe the District made a reasonable decision based on the information available. However, if more parents were engaged in the process, a more nuanced decision could have been made. I would have opted for a more phased approach to allow for flexibility based on the current status instead of being locked into a decision for an entire year.

Question: What do voters need to know about you before they cast ballots? What sets you apart?

Answer: Studies show that children's academic success is exceptionally enhanced when parents are engaged in their children's education. Every parent's voice is powerful and should be considered when district leaders make decisions. I want to be that advocate for the parents of Fort Mill. I firmly believe that together we can build a community coalition of parents representing all backgrounds and points of view to ensure that the parents' voices are heard.

I've gotten a few questions directly in my inbox. In the vein of transparency, I will be posting the questions with my answers to this page. Hopefully, it will allow you to make an informed decision.

Why am I running for Fort Mill School Board? It’s all about our kids.

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We are less 50 days to Election Day. Excited about the opportunity to serve and be a voice for the parents in Fort Mill. Please like and share this page with everyone you know in Fort Mill. Thanks!

Wishing all the virtual and in person students a great year.

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