League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	John J. Jordan Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Winton Woods City School District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

I am a father of four Winton Woods High School grads. I have spent the last few years actively involved with the Music Boosters and the concession stand at the high school. This experience gave me great exposure to many people in the district (parents, seniors, alumni, etc.). I was able to see first hand what happens when many people in our district come together for a common goal.

2. What would you do to advance the concept of "equity in education" in your district?

Quality education is a universal desire but it is harder to accomplish without the help of the parents and others in the district. Getting more people, particularly parents, to be involved in their child's (or their neighbor's children's) education would reduce the inequities in education.

3. How would you use your students' state test results to improve education in your district?

The state test results identify the areas that need focus and help us concentrate our efforts properly.

4. What will you do to build consensus in the community in support of public schools?

Again, increased parental involvement will facilitate discussion and input into all the processes in the district. This should help drive information flow and consensus.

5. What are your budget priorities?

Being creative to bring in funds from sources other than taxes. Continue to support the success of the open enrollment and the Academy of Global Studies.

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