If you're looking for a local school board race to keep an eye on, look no further than the Nov.
7 election for the Souderton Area School District in Pennsylvania.
Five candidates are running for the five open board seats, and the Souderton Times asked the candidates to name the top issue facing the district.
Among the responses: "Everything is important!" says Elise Bowers, who retired after running a financial planning business.
"Getting the best education for all, freedom to access all materials, empathy and civil discourse, personal and professional growth, a healthy working and learning environment, working within a budget and using resources responsibly," says Andrew Souchet, a former teacher and parent of a student in the district.
"The inability to stay close to our families and the community," says Scott Swindells, a high school English and Creative Writing teacher in his 22nd year in the district.
"It is important for children to develop their ability to think critically in areas where health and safety are concerned."
The Souderton Area for Responsible Leadership website lists innovative ideas to embrace our excellence and environment, "student-centered, budget-minded spending," and keeping kids safe as the district's priorities.
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