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North Polk school board candidates emphasize safety, teacher support and planned facilities as election nears
Summary
Four candidates at a North Polk Comm School District forum on Oct. 31 outlined priorities including maintaining academic standards, expanding mental-health and safety resources, protecting teacher voice, and planning for enrollment growth and facilities funding ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Polk City — Four candidates for the North Polk Comm School District school board laid out priorities ranging from school safety and teacher support to long‑term facility planning during a candidate forum moderated by Stacy Allen, executive director of Go Polk City Chamber and Economic Development.
At the forum, each candidate framed academics and consistent student experiences as a top priority. Keith Boorman, who has served on the school board for eight years, said "appropriate class sizes really drive a lot" of academic success and stressed the district should maintain staffing levels and consistent grade‑level collaboration. Holly Hunter, a longtime PTA volunteer and dental hygienist, said she would "advocate for fair distribution of staffing, tools, and programs" and push for data‑driven interventions and clear family communication.
Candidates also emphasized support for teachers so they can focus on instruction. "Teachers are heroes," Hunter said, adding she would…
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