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Candidates for board seat emphasize student engagement, budgeting and difficult decisions

Winston‑Dillard School District 116 Board of Directors · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Three applicants were interviewed for Board Position 2. Candidates cited family ties to the district, budget and policy experience, and pledged to make student‑centered decisions and tough choices when required.

Board members interviewed three candidates for the open Position 2 seat using a standard eight‑question rubric. The applicants described a mix of local roots, community service and experience with budgeting and policy: one candidate said he has multiple children in the district and volunteers as a youth coach and firefighter; another cited service on the budget committee and experience working with first‑responder organizations.

Candidates discussed how they would advance the district’s mission and engage respectfully with differing viewpoints. On representing students, one applicant said the goal is to "look at it from the perspective of what could be better for the child" and to rely on data about attendance and outcomes when evaluating programs. Another candidate noted budget committee experience and emphasized keeping students in school and addressing barriers to attendance.