Hi, I'm Bill Saxton, and I'm running for East Grand Rapids School Board.
Our schools bring incredible value to our city. Like many neighbors, my wife and I moved to East Grand Rapids 10 years ago so our children could attend excellent public schools.
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Currently, I serve our community as Vice Chair of our Parks & Recreation Commission, Wealthy Elementary PTO Corresponding Secretary, and a football, baseball, and soccer coach for many of our kids. Professionally, I'm a former small business owner and a software engineer. I look forward to bringing my community service and life skills to further strengthen our school board.
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My family and I are proud to call EGR home and are invested in the very public schools our children attend, which is one of the reasons I have proudly raised my hand to run.
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I would be grateful for your vote before or on November 5th, 2024.
Issues
Enhance Communication
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Live-stream school board meetings for greater transparency
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Simplify access to school board decisions
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Gather community feedback on major changes (like moving the track!)
Advance
Education
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Maintain rigorous curriculums with evidence-based best practices for learning, while supporting our teachers
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Expand post-graduation opportunities (college, trades, entrepreneurship)
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Promote whole-child learning: academically, socially and emotionally
Focus on the Long-Term
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Maximize bond impact by ensuring our tax dollars deliver lasting improvements in facilities and technology
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Engage the community to craft a new forward-thinking strategic plan that addresses evolving educational needs
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Prioritize sustainable practices and growth initiatives to enhance learning environments and student outcomes for the long-term
Endorsements
State Representative
Phil Skaggs
EGR School Board Trustee
Matt Richenthal
EGR City Commissioner
Abbie Groff-Blaszak
EGR City Commissioner
Ryan Burdick
Former EGR City Commissioner
Karey Hamrick
County Commissioner
Kris Pachla
Former EGR School Board Trustee
Janice Yates
EGR City Commissioner
Bradley Hunter
Former EGR City Commissioner
Marc Schulz
East Grand Rapids Mayor
Katie Favale
Former EGR School Board Trustee
Brad Laackman
EGR City Commissioner
Laura Schwartz
Former EGR City Commissioner
Bryan Walters
CONTACT
Contact Bill
Have a question? Concern? Want to endorse my campaign? Send me a message and I will respond, usually within 24 hours.