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General Election: Quilcene School Board #4

Posted 10/23/19

(Editors Note: The headers on the answers from the two Quilcene School Board Position #4 candidates were erroneously swapped in the Oct. 23 print edition. The Leader regrets the error.)

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General Election: Quilcene School Board #4

Jessica Gossette

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Jenelle Cleland

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Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2019 3:00 am

Jessica Gossette

46-year district resident

Age: 46

Residence: Quilcene

Profession: Retail manager

Work history: Wild Birds Unlimited, manger 2011 to current; Pacific Edge Outfitter MWR-US Navy, Retail clerk 2001; Wild Birds Unlimited Manager, Manager 1993-2001; Peninsula Foods, clerk 1991-1993.

Memberships in organizations relevant to office: President of the Quilcene Booster club.

Ethics Declaration: My children attend Quilcene School.

Climate change plans: I believe every person can make small changes in their daily routines to help with climate change. I’m not sure how a school board director can influence others except by being an example.

Would you repeal, oppose or enact any policies?

I plant to work the other members of Quilcene School Board and the administration to conduct the busines of Quilcene School.

What’s your stance on the proposed replacement of the elementary school building?

I haven’t made up my mind yet.

What’s your stance on the proposed school-based health center for Quilcene?

I believe that having a school-based health center will benefit the students and help to give them better access to health related services.

Jenelle Cleland

4-year district resident

Age: 45

Residence: Quilcene

Profession: Teacher

Work history: North Kitsap High School Special Education English / Math resource room teacher previous: (September 2015 -June 2019) Alternative and Special Education teacher at Quilcene High School, (September 2011-June 2015) Special Education teacher at Echo Glen Detention Center, (September 2006-June 2011) Special Education Resource room teacher at the K-5 level in Issaquah WA, (September 2000-June 2004) 5th grade teacher in Bellevue, WA.

Ethics Declaration: I have no political conflicts.

Climate change plans: As a school board member I think the district should move forward using curriculum to support learning with administration staff and community input. Students should be encouraged to understand how their footprint affects the future. All adults in the community can be chared to model behaviors that show support and caring of our environment.

Would you repeal, oppose or enact any policies?

As a school board member, my goal is to work with the other members to ensure accountability and transparency when making decisions for students.

What’s your stance on the proposed replacement of the elementary school building?

I support it.

What’s your stance on the proposed school-based health center for Quilcene?

I believe that a school based health center supports the students and families of this community, and the district, as we look to prepare students for a healthy and happy life.

What is the top issue facing the school district, and how will you address it?

The top priority is supporting the strategic plan. The plan addresses five important areas; Learning and Teaching, Communication, Technology, Facilities, and Wellness. Equally important are the current meetings (and meetings to come) regarding the levy that will help to gather community input around necessary improvements. Then implementation of the new strategic plan (in all areas) that support the whole student and the community at large. Lastly, ensuring transparency and accountability as the levy and plan move forward.

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(Editors Note: The headers on the answers from the two Quilcene School Board Position #4 candidates were erroneously swapped in the Oct. 23 print edition. The Leader regrets the error.)