The Kraft Administrative Center, located at 1359 E. St. Louis St. in Springfield, is where the Springfield Board of Education meets. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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OPINION|

by Kathleen Murnan, Springfield

I grew up in the Springfield Public Schools and am parent and grandparent of SPS students. As a Springfield resident and taxpayer, I reap the benefits of a strong vital school system. School systems can make or break a community and SPS has been an essential part of that vitality for Springfield.

In preparation for the April 2nd election, I did my homework, met candidates when possible and looked at their qualifications and experience. The candidates on my list are not running as a team, but they have the traits of team players.

Danielle Kincaid has led the board with a balanced view of keeping members on the same page in an orderly style to create consensus on important agendas.

Susan Provance has worked in the SPS system and understands as a coach that teamwork is key to success.

Kyler Sherman-Wilkins teaches at Missouri State and has a focus of maintaining strong consistent discipline to provide a safe learning environment for all.

Please consider these candidates when deciding on SPS school board members for our children’s future.

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