League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Joyce E. Hooks 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 direct personal knowledge of the school district and extensive documented leadership skills. I worked my way up in the school system from a civil service employee to a highly qualified teacher. I am committed to Cincinnati Public Schools where I enjoyed a fulfilling career.... (over word limit)

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

I am a strong proponent of social-emotional learning because it directly leads to safe and orderly schools, thereby increasing academic achievement.. As a board member I will wholeheartedly approve of the integration of social emotional curriculum to improve student achievement. Research indicates that by promoting social emotional learning students develop skills that lead to reduced truancy, an abatement of violence and aggression, and higher academic achievement. I will be a good steward of schools funds and make sure revenues and expendirutre balance.

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)

Cincinnati Public Schools at one time had a year round school housed at the old Crest Hills Junior High School. As a board member, understanding the national and statewide discussion of extending the school year into the Summer months, will support a pilot project to determine the feasibility of increased operation of our school system and whether it can enable our students to more effectively compete in the 21st century economy.

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