![]() ![]() He also said he would "strive to be a voice of reason and consistency in uncertain times, including a commitment to find better ways to proactively and sustainably navigate COVID in a stable, full-time school environment. Current board practices result in decisions being made at work sessions before community input is received at public hearings," he said. "We need to bolster community confidence by implementing board procedures that increase transparency and community access to district decision making. He also wants what he called transparency and accessibility with respect to the school board. Balancing perspectives will better represent the whole community, avoid getting too tied to one style of thinking, improve economic accountability, and help Grandview move forward innovatively." No board member or any other candidate work in the private sector. Currently, the board consists of five members with a background in public education or education-focused government work. One goal, he said, is to "add diversity of thought and perspective to our school board. Wahl, 44, is an attorney in corporate mergers and acquisitions, and a partner at the global law firm, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP. I have supported our kids through other community efforts including as a softball coach, Ox Roast volunteer and parent sport volunteer." She said she's "interacted closely with our schools as a parent classroom volunteer, PTO volunteer, board member of the Grandview Heights-Marble Cliff Education Foundation, member of the Financial Planning Committee for the Facility Planning Process, member of the 2016 Grandview School Levy Fundraising Committee and 2018 Grandview School Levy co-chair. ![]() "We are grateful to the teachers and administrators who have done so much to make our children well-rounded learners ready for the future," she said. Matney and her husband, Chris, have been Grandview Heights residents for eight years and have three children currently in the district (in fifth grade, eighth grade and a senior) and a graduate of the class of 2019. I’m proud to live in Grandview and believe that my skills will positively contribute to the current board leadership." My career has been dedicated to strengthening communities and my passion lies in bringing people together around a common goal. "I have nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience including managing and navigating board leadership to generate positive community impact. Matney, 44, is executive director of The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. I am on the school construction core committee and finance committee and was selected by my peers to be vice president of the board," he said. ![]() "I have four years of service on the Grandview school board, first elected in 2017. He and his wife, Annie, have three children who graduated from Grandview schools. Other goals, he said, are to "keep our students, teachers and staff safe through this Covid pandemic, continue progress to best prepare our graduates for success and keep the current construction project on track and plan for remaining facility needs, with a community-driven process, including the athletic facilities and Stevenson Elementary."īode said he has been a Grandview and Marble Cliff resident for 26 years. He pledged to continue progress to maximize and personalize every student’s education and keep district finances strong while not overburdening taxpayers. That’s amazing 'bang for the buck' and a product of excellent financial management and decision-making." "Despite having the third-lowest overall property tax millage rate in Franklin County (out of 16 districts), we are able to offer small class sizes, an array of advanced placement courses, and a personalized education for each student. "The financial health of the school district is excellent, with a robust five-year forecast," he said. Bode cited his involvement with the middle school and high school facilities, which "will serve Grandview’s school children for generations and allow teachers to improve learning through modern science labs, project-based learning, gathering spaces for group learning, improved special education services, and more." ![]()
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