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Member Jim Smyth's Letter To The Editor

10/29/2013

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Mikolai puts student needs 
first in decision-making

Having worked very closely with Greg Mikolai over the past four years, I believe he is clearly the best candidate for the seat of School Board in District E.

There has been much written about the Mesa Valley Education Association supporting candidates in order to influence decisions about spending of the District 51 budget. With Mikolai, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Mikolai is not influenced in District 51 decisions except by the students. He is very thorough in gathering information from all sources before making decisions, and he believes that all students can learn with the appropriate teachers, support staff, administrators and parental support. He listens to them all and makes educated decisions based on facts, not party affiliations.

Party affiliation and “reform” are a top priority for some, but Mikolai believes members of his staff are working their tails off with fewer resources than before and student growth reflects his belief. Over the past four years, Mikolai has overseen a 20 percent reduction in the district budget and worked tirelessly to see that the cuts stayed as far away from student learning as possible.

When confronted by the MVEA on salaries, Mikolai worked with the teachers to a consensus resolution of cutting days off the teachers’ contracts and freezing salaries. That’s not being “bought” by the MVEA, as some imply; it’s simply working with the teachers on what is best for their students.

I urge you to think logically about your vote for District E and not what your political affiliation directs you to do. Mikolai stands for students and deserves your vote.

JIM SMYTH

Grand Junction

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    • MVEA Governance >
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      • Membership Committee
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        • 2017 School Board Election Volunteer Sign Up
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        • Grievances: A Step By Step Guide
        • Grievance Info-Video & Flow Chart
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      • Professional Learning Committee
      • Negotiations Committee
      • District Budget Committee
      • Behavior Support Committee
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        • Bank Information
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