Frink Contract with Parents

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1. Safety First:

Quality education thrives in a secure environment.

Ken prioritizes protecting children in the school system through layers of security and proactive measures against violence.

Advocates ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and mental health professionals to address mental health challenges among young people.

2. Commitment to Quality Education:

Ken is dedicated to providing a quality education for all Citrus County students, recognizing it as the foundation for individual development and societal progress.

Classroom instruction should emphasize building knowledge, wisdom, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

3. Parental Decision-Making:

Ken will fight for parents' rights to make important decisions on behalf of their children.

4. Enhanced Learning Opportunities:

Ken strives to increase learning opportunities and pathways to college and alternative careers.

Believes in enhancing innovation to facilitate successful learning and prepare students for post-graduation success.

5. Financial Responsibility and Transparency:

Commits to wise spending of tax dollars for efficient operation and continuous improvement of educational institutions.

Advocates for transparency in the school board's budgeting process to foster accountability and trust.

6. Strategic Growth Planning:

Leverage experience to plan for growth, aiming to maintain small classroom sizes for a superior learning environment.

7. Fair Assessment Practices:

Advocates for fair, authentic, and formative assessment practices that provide meaningful feedback to guide student progress.

8. Recognition, Retention, and Relationships:

Fight to recognize and retain high-performing teachers and foster positive relationships between parents, teachers, and administration.

9. Support for Special Needs:

Ken is dedicated to providing support and resources for students with special needs.