Vineland School Board Issues

While none of the candidates have specifically stated what they mean about transparency and accountability in the schools, several have mentioned it in their platforms. One might assume from the media over the past several years that surprising topics are being included in school curriculums, poor student output, parents right to involvement, and cooperation with administration is what is implied by transparency and accountability.

With the rise of school shootings, student behavior issues, and lack of properly trained security, several candidates have raised the issue of school safety.

Students ought to be well prepared for college and careers, and several candidates seem to be concerned with ensuring our students will in fact receive top-notch education and training.

With school funding being a persistent issue, several candidates are focused on making sure our funding is being spent wisely.

Even prior to the pandemic, and even more so after, mental health for both students and staff is a rising issue that several candidates want to focus on. Decreasing mental health can lead to low morale and output.

Like many institutions throughout the nation over the past several years, some candidates are focusing on restoring trust in the school system.

Staff salaries at schools in the county is an ongoing issue and some candidates are making it a priority.

Equitable representation in the school system is an ongoing issue and some candidates are making it a priority.

Several topics such as critical race theory, gender identity, and revisionist history have been the subject of much debate and candidates have differing views on how to handle them.