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All elections come down to a choice, and the one voters face on November 7th is between a school board governed by truth and experience, or one overrun with partisanship and political agendas.

"As a school board member, I am committed to supporting a strong curriculum that builds basic skills, encourages innovative ideas and fosters a sense of belonging for all."

"The choice is clear. On Nov. 7, vote for Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant. We will put all children’s education needs first. We will respect all parents and our teachers. We will prudently use taxpayer resources to offer outstanding educational opportunities to all children in the community."

"Careful financial management has enabled the board to keep tax increases to a minimum and below inflation for the last four years. The district maintains a pristine credit rating and a low debt load, which will allow us to construct a new school building and address K-8 program and learning needs with minimal impact to taxpayers."

"...with nonpartisan leadership focused on strong academic standards, smart budgets, good teachers and engaging parents, we will continue to strive for excellence."

"I trust Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant and their plan to keep our district moving forward. "

"Paula Bussard, Bruce Clash, Joe Shane, George Stroud and Jon Tarrant are the Citizens for Carlisle Schools. Their years of dedicated service to educating children have proven their sincerity. They know that solving problems requires working together and, whatever the problem, they will be part of the solution. They get my vote."

"School board races are supposed to be nonpartisan. Nonpartisan means you respect freedom of thought, speech, religion, etc., for all. You allow books to be read, opinions to be proffered and questions to be asked, then trust teachers and parents to guide kids in thinking about the ideas presented."

"Vote for Citizens for Carlisle Schools, Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant, to ensure a bright future for the children of Carlisle. They have the skills and the desire to get the job done."

"I wholeheartedly trust and endorse Paula Bussard, Bruce Clash, Joe Shane, George Stroud and Jon Tarrant. Let's unite and champion a brighter future for our students."

"On Nov. 7, we’re voting Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant for Carlisle Area School Board. They’ve earned our trust, and their plans will keep Carlisle schools strong."

"School boards should be nonpartisan. “Citizens for Carlisle Schools” is the only nonpartisan team for CASD. Paula Bussard, Bruce Clash, Joe Shane, George Stroud and Jon Tarrant can unite us. They bring decades of combined education and community experience."

"Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant respect and trust teachers, they promote open communication and know how to work to bring cohesiveness to our community. They support parents’ involvement and engagement in their child’s education, they are committed to recruit and retain the best educators, and to focus on the tough aspects of today’s world for all students and all their needs."

"On Nov. 7, vote for Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant — they have a plan that will put our students first and keep politics out of our classrooms."

It is vital that community members continue to advocate for true local control and keep the respect for quality teachers, administrators and support staff and, most important, provide the best possible education for all children.

"The CASD board is focused on the success of its students and faculty and is open to hearing comments from our community. I fear the other slate of candidates seems focused on culture war issues that seek to divide and are less open to hearing other points of view. "

So, if elected, what will I actually do that will advance education in our district? I have two ideas that grow out of my experience as a science teacher and teacher educator.

"Having worked as an educator in a nearby school district for 25 years, I can say that Carlisle is lucky to have such a dedicated, qualified group running for their school board. If I were putting together a school board all-star team, it’s the Citizens for Carlisle Schools."

Citizens for Carlisle Schools, gives our community five strong reasons to turn out and vote! They are: Paula Bussard - foster care advocate, classroom volunteer, mom; Bruce Clash - youth crime prevention leader, dad; Joe Shane - chemistry teacher, community volunteer; George Stroud - dean of students, coach, mentor, dad; Jon Tarrant - retired teacher, grandparent.

Your choice is a team of residents who represent politically influenced ideas or a team of genuinely caring volunteers whose sole goal is to maintain and improve our local school community. The caretakers of our schools should be Bussard, Shane, Tarrant, Clash and Stroud.

On Nov. 7 we can protect our schools and our children’s opportunities by voting for a team of experienced educators and public servants who will maintain the high morale of teachers in our district, and preserve the breadth and depth of the educational opportunities open to students. Vote for Bussard, Clash, Shane, Stroud and Tarrant. Schools are at the heart of a community – and they protect the future of a community, including property values.

Our children need to be prepared for the real world, which demands skills in science, mathematics, humanities and critical thinking. Don’t be fooled by those injecting politics into our schools. Vote for Bussard, Shane, Tarrant, Clash and Stroud.

I am a Republican currently serving on the Carlisle School Board and will be casting my votes for members of Citizens for Carlisle Schools.

Focusing on strong academics, smart budgets, good teachers and engaging parents in their children’s education is how every student will have the best chance to succeed.

Certain political forces have seized upon schools for their own power and gain — not the well-being of children, youth, and educators. Let’s think beyond party — and make sure we don’t miss out on devoted service and open the door to extremism in our schools.