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Candidates for Douglas County West Board of Education

Kelly Hinrichs (R):  No response received. Jamie Jorgensen (NP):  Unable to reach candidate. Bill Koile, Jr. (NP):  Education: BS — Northwest Missouri State University (2000),  MS — Clarkson College (2008),  MBA — University of Colorado (2020).  Volunteer experience: Board President — DC West Youth Sports,  Gretna Volunteer Fire Department — Assistant Chief (past) Patrick McCarville (D):  Unable to reach candidate. Tristan C. Nelson (R):  No response received. Amanda Wright (D):  No response received.

Douglas County West Board of Education Candidates’ Responses

If elected, what two things do you hope to have accomplished by the end of your first year?

Kelly Hinrichs:  No response received. Jamie Jorgensen:  Unable to reach candidate. Bill Koile, Jr.:  I believe that the work the current board has undertaken in the past has laid ground work to further improve the community and the education our youth receive. They keep professional development opportunities for the staff at the forefront to assure the students of the best instruction possible. I would continue to strengthen both of these initiatives. Patrick McCarville:  Unable to reach candidate. Tristan C. Nelson:  No response received. Amanda Wright:  No response received.

How can schools use technology to create better equity and educational outcomes?

Kelly Hinrichs:  No response received. Jamie Jorgensen:  Unable to reach candidate. Bill Koile, Jr.:  DC West has already taken steps to be on the leading edge of technology for our students in the rapidly changing world of education and have received national attention for their success with robotics and the STEM programs offered to the youth. The district needs to maintain this momentum. Patrick McCarville:  Unable to reach candidate. Tristan C. Nelson:  No response received. Amanda Wright:  No response received.

What can be done to ensure the safety of students and teachers in our schools?

Kelly Hinrichs:  No response received. Jamie Jorgensen:  Unable to reach candidate. Bill Koile, Jr.:  Safety should be a priority, not only from a external perspective but also from an internal perspective.  Every student, staff member and support personnel  should feel safe coming to school. Programs to promote kindness/inclusiveness should continue and the relationship between DC West, the Valley Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriffs Office should be strengthened. Patrick McCarville:  Unable to reach candidate. Tristan C. Nelson:  No response received. Amanda Wright:  No response received.