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(Continued from page 6) % • / Major Problems "One of the major problems is a lack of communication with the public. "Also, another problem is the loss of our tax money. It goes to Springfield or Washington, and we never seem to get it back." Ideas For Meeting Them "I have no magic solution. We must economize in every area that does not lower the quality of education, and pursue every avenue for state and federal funds that are, in reality, our tax dollars. Marilyn J. Munz Marilyn J Munz, 5208 Parkview, McHenry, is seeking reelection for another term on the District No. 15 board. She is a ten-year resident of this area, and has served the McHenry school system for seventeen years as a teacher and a counselor. She holds a Master degree in counseling and behavioral studies from the University of Wisconsin, and is presently employed by McHenry high school as a counselor. Comments "The major problem in schools today is the ignoring of the child. "That seems a strange thing to say when so much time, effort and expense is devoted to children every day. Yet, we do ignore the child if we fail to teach responsibility at home, in the school, and in the community. "Teachers and parents are facing an increasing problem because students are not completing the work necessary to learn their basic skills. In other words, there is a serious problem with students not assuming responsibility for their work. Placing the blame solely on teachers or parents is a mistake. This is a student problem! The only way it can be solved is by total community effort. How can we help the student solve this problem? "It is essential that the school as an institution establish an environment in which students learn, in a structured setting, how to use their time, how to study, and how to complete their work. Both parents and teachers need to be respected in this process. Students need to learn to listen to directions at home and at school. Students should not be allowed privileges by teachers or parents unless their skill work is completed first. "What can each person in our community do in this process? Each one of us can teach student responsibility. When we see a child break a rule, or violate accepted social values, we must take time to correct him or her. We must not ignore the child. Barbara Slater Barbara Slater, 1709 Mar road, McHenry, is another of the six candidates seeking election for one of the two positions open on the grade school board. She is married, and along with her husband Bill, they have three school age children. She has lived in McHenry for eight years, and previous to becoming a fulltime mother, she taught sixth grade in Cook county and third grade in Lake county. Mrs. Slater graduated from Northern Illinois university with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Presently, she is on the citizen's Task force for the high school district. Major Problems > The major problems presently faced by our schools are financial-the lack of necessary funds to maintain the quality of education we want for our children and that they deserve." Ideas For Meeting Them "Our schools can no longer support the curriculum and the staff that we have provided for our children in the past. Cuts in staff and curriculum have had to be made in order to balance the school's budget. These cuts are lowering the quality of education our w m children receive. * "It seems all sources of revenue from the state are being utilized, and as the state is unable or unwilling to fund the schools as promised, the people in our community must decide what quality of education they want our schools to provide for our children, and then do whatever is necessary to maintain these - standards. "Our educational standards should be the pride of everyone living in our school districts. Dorothy Vick Dorothy Vick, 5206 W. Parkview, McHenry, is running for reelection for a fifth term on the grade school board. She h^s lived in the McHenry area for twenty-two years, and she, and her husband, Jack, have two children in high school. Mrs. Vick has a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Illinois, and has taught for seven and one-half years. Currently, she is unemployed. Mrs. Vick has served on various committees on the grad school board, and also served as director, and as a member of the executive board of SEDOM. She is a deacon and elder of the Faith Presbyterian church in McHenry. Major Problems "The major problems facing the school district are inadequate negotiations, with related staff morale problems due to lack of school funds, and most important, to adequately serve the educational needs of each individual student in an intelligent, responsible, and humane manner. Ideas For Meeting Them "Because we must annually spend several million dollars in 'locked in' expenditures simply to operate your school system, it's financially irresponsible to provide your child an 'average' education. "Our school administrators have done an admirable job in reducing costs, and the teachers', and administrators', cooperation in curriculum development has been outstanding. Human resources are not lacking. Financial resources are. "District No. 15 hasn't had a locally funded increase in the educational fund for ten years, and I believe we need one. The efficiency cost reductions have already been made. The latest personnel reductions, though financially necessary, are harmful to the educational program, and are, in the long range, counter­ productive. Ronald J. Wilkins Ronald J. Wilkins, 3208 W. Golfview terrace, McHenry, is seeking his first term on the grade school board. He is married, and has been a resident of the McHenry area for eight and one-half years. He holds Master degrees in education, English, and theology, and presently is a writer of educational materials for junior and senior high school boys and gicls, and their teachers. Wilkins has been a teacher on all levels for thirty years, and has also held posts in administration, coaching, served on national committees, been a director of curriculum and teacher training in Chicago, and serves on the Religious Education board at St. Patrick's church in McHenry. He is also a member of the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals, and was formerly a member of the McHenry Planning commission and chairman of the Heritage committee of the McHenry Bicentennial commission. Major Problems "The major problems facing the schools are district autonomy, parental cooperation, respect for teachers, respect for learning, and adequate financing." Ideas For Meeting Them "We need greater independence from state and federal bureaucratic procedures; home visitation by personnel trained for the task, more supportive action by parents, administrators, and <h»school board; the creation of realistic standards and develop techniques to help Students meet them; and we need to prepare for a referendum." COUNTY COLLEGE CANDIDATES There are three persons running for two three-year terms on the McHenry County college board of trustees. The three candidates are: iVicumbent David T. Murphy, Cary; incumbent Gerald M. Smith, Woodstock; and Edna Barbour of Richmond. Edna H. Barbour < Edna H. Barbour, Box 213, Richmond, is seeking her first term as a member of the McHenry County college school board. She is a housewife and mother, and has also been a professor at Northern Illinois university for twenty ^ears. Mrs. Barbour is a Certified Public accountant in Illinois and holds a doctorate degree from Ohio State university. Besides being a member of the Illinois CPA society, she is also affiliated with the American Institute of CPA's, the American Society of Women Accountant, and the American Women's Society of CPA's. PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1977 incumbent running for "reelection to the college board. Murphy was elected one year ago to fill a vacancy on the board, and is now running for his first full, three-year, term. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from Brown university, and has completed advanced courses at the American Institute of Banking as well as management courses at the Insurance Institute of America. He is presently employed as an operational analyst for a large insurance company and works out of Long Grove. His background includes twenty years in banking, and he is president of the Cary Lions club as well as belonging to St. Mark's Episcopal church in Barrington Hills. He is married and has three teenage children. YOUR WEEK AHEAD By damis Forecast Period: April 10 to April 16 % 7 Edna H. Barbour Gerald M. Smith David T. Murphy Mrs. Bauer is also a past National President of Pi Omega Pi (honor society for teachers), a past member of Computer Division of American Institute of CPA's, and is listed in the Who's Who of American Women, and is the author of the book, "PL--1, A Self Instructional Manual." tv#® Comments "I understand educational problems of all groups: children, youth, young adults and older adults. I have teaching experience in the junior high school, community college, university, and adult continuing education." Gerald M. Smith Gerald M. Smith, 4320 Doty road, Woodstock, has filed for reelection to the McHenry County college board of trustees. Smith, who is currently chairman of the board, has served for nearly seven years as a college trustee. He is a former dairy farmer who now operates his own real estate brokerage firm in Woodstock. 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