League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
	Sally Rebecca (Tookman) O'Callaghan Answers Questions Candidate for Member of Board of Education; 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)

Because of my strong belief in public education, I spent my entire career teaching in public schools and now all four of my children attend CPS. As a CPS parent, educator and member of this community, I am ideally suited to be a member of the Cincinnati School Board.

2. What can be done to improve Cincinnati Public Schools' results at current funding levels? (100 word limit)

In order to improve student academic performance, I propose that CPS create and maintain an Expectation of Excellence for both students and teachers, and make sure all of our students have Access to Quality Preschool. I would directly Address the Issue of Mobility by offering transitional classrooms where students can be assessed and acclimated to the new school prior to entering their new classroom. We need to continue to Foster the Community Building within our district. Our families need to know they are our most valuable resource and that we respect and appreciate them.

3. What will you do to build consensus in the community in support of Cincinnati Public Schools? (100 word limit)

As a board member, I would be accessible and accountable to all of our families. I would work to nurture our relationships so that we can continue to work together to provide the best possible educational experience for our children. I would also work with members of the community and our elected officials to ensure that there is consensus among all interested parties.

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