League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	A. Chris Nelms, Jr 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)

Masters in Education, Completing Four year term, Public Educator, Adjunct Instructor over 35 years. Worked in public and community sectors over 40 years. Served as Board VP, Policy Committee Chair,,Hired Superintendent, Treasurer and have personally visited 50 out of 56 schools.

2. What would you do to advance the concept of "equity in education" for Cincinnati Public Schools? (100 word limit)

Work to eliminate the gulf between magnet and neighborhood schools. Promote the superintendent and administration in their work for creating equality and schools of choice throughout the district. Continue to introduce innovative initiatives such as the M.O.R.E. Program to assist our male students in achieving in the classroom.

3. How would you use your students' state test results to improve education in your district? (100 word limit)

Use test scores and results as a measure to raise expectations of all students, creating a culture of share responsibility with parents, students, teachers, administration and the community..

4. What will you do to build consensus in the community in support of Cincinnati Public Schools?

Work with all groups and partners who have a vested interest in our school systems and students. I regularly attend multiple community functions and meetings throughout the city, community. Organizations and individuals.

5. What are your budget priorities?

Fiscal accountability and transparency while maintaining a balanced budget and responsibility in the spending of taxpayers dollars. Working closely with the Treasurer and Superintendent on all financial matters while reporting to the community.

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