Carl's Platform: unbiased education & efficient use of taxes

Teachers & professors are hired to teach unbiased curriculum in an unbiased manner
The goal of MVCC must continue to be developing students into the most talented professionals in their chosen field of study
I will support maintaining high testing & grading standards, designed to reward successful students. Lowering such criteria encourages complacency & erodes the value of an MVCC education
Ideological views of MVCC administrators & staff (if any) should not be used to attempt to indoctrinate impressionable students
I will support MVCC policies & proposed initiatives that enhance the traditional education role of MVCC
I view meritocracy as substantially more important than diversity, equity & inclusion. Hence, I will oppose MVCC policies & proposed initiatives that detract from MVCC's role as an unbiased, quality educational institution

Each resident within District 524 commits funding to MVCC, either via real estate taxes or rent payments
School board members share the responsibility for insuring tax dollars are appropriately spent
I will support retaining & attracting the highest qualified teaching professionals
I will oppose administrative efficiencies & wasteful spending
I will support exploring all other viable options before raising property taxes/ levies
I will support a cap on rainy day funds/ reserves at a certain threshold and refusing to raise taxes/levies once that threshold has been reached
I will challenge contracts (with administration, unions, private vendors, etc.) that may place the district in the position of deficit spending
I will oppose any MVCC financial commitment which devalues individual merit in favor of DEI and/or ESG initiatives
I will support district-wide transparency in matters relating to spending decisions, curriculum and professional development