League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Lisa Schare Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Cincinnati City School District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

I have been an educator for over 15 years. I have broad teaching experience including at the university level as well as a both the secondary and elementary levels. I am a CPS parent and active community volunteer. I am the chair of the Catholic Democrats of Ohio.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

Early intervention is key and I will endeavor to begin the conversation on how we can most effectively provide greater funding for our pre-school programs through public and private educational grants. I wish to make sure all our students in CPS are receiving meaningful art & music experiences. CPS can expand programs with existing arts institutions that are willing to partner with CPS to make sure arts enrichment occurs in schools w/o an art or music specialist. It will be my goal to create dynamic programing for parents/guardians in our schools (CLC) to engage parents more effectively.

3. Would you support a "year around school" pilot program for grades K-5? Why would you support or oppose such a program? (100 word limit)

Yes, I would support studying the option of having a year around school pilot program. It is clear that in this 21st century global economy, our students are competing with others from around the world. Year around education is the international norm, and I believe studying the possibility of such a program would be beneficial to the district.

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