Candidate Page ~ School Committee ~ Ann E. Guay

> Why are you interested in serving the Bedford community as a member of the School Committee and what issues are of particular interest to you?

At the outset, I want to emphasize how much I appreciate living in a town which strongly supports public education. I initially applied for an open seat on the Bedford School Committee seven years ago because I thought it was important to have a member who had a child with special needs. After a few meetings, I quickly earned how much work and planning goes into ensuring good schools for a community.

I am committed to doing all that I can to continue to support the Bedford schools.  Issues of particular interest include assisting the new school superintendent with transitioning into the district, negotiating a fair teacher contract, providing teachers with proper classroom supports, continued development of strong in-district special education programming, supporting ESL and ELL students, creating stronger ties among Bedford, Boston and HAFB families, expanding mental health services and meeting the individual needs of all of our students.

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> What steps would you support to integrate the new school superintendent into the Bedford community, i.e., not just the school system but the community at large?

At the outset, I will resist the temptation to share all of my experiences living here in Bedford.  While these stories may be somewhat relevant and sometimes interesting, I believe it is more important to give the new superintendent time to acclimate to the new position and provide what guidance is asked for.  I will, of course, offer to make the rounds, help with introductions around town and be sure to let the new superintendent know about events that may be of interest. Bedford is a very welcoming community.

> What are three specific issues regarding public education in Bedford that are critical issues you want to influence as a member of the School Committee?

Three important issues facing the Bedford Schools that I want to influence as a member of the Bedford School Committee are:

(1)  Effective training and supports for co-teaching models in the classrooms that work in an inclusive setting.

(2)  Strengthen reading comprehension skills for students K-12.

(3)  Provide additional supports for students struggling with stress and mental health issues

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