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Hartford UHS school board candidates outline priorities on safety, academics and transparency
Summary
At a student-moderated forum, candidates Todd Boltmann and Jenny Gillen presented competing emphases: Boltmann highlighted career and technical education and community engagement; Gillen emphasized classroom instruction, teacher support and oversight of a $25.8 million referendum.
Two candidates for an open seat on the Hartford UHS School District school board presented their visions Tuesday night at a student-run forum, answering student-submitted and audience questions on budgets, academics, school safety and district transparency.
School board candidate Todd Boltmann, a 16-year Hartford resident and mortgage advisor, said his priorities include protecting career and technical education programs, recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers, and keeping decision-making transparent so taxpayers and families understand long-term value.
"I would prioritize career and technical education programs," Boltmann said, adding that strong CTE pathways prepare students…
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