Vote Washington, James Kephart

Said, "We need more local influence in the direction of our education policies and less state influence."

Promises to listen to parents and teachers in the school district.

Said, "No one knows the best interest of a child better than a parent. Parents should be the primary influence on their own children."

Wants to provide more support for teachers to help children succeed.

- Said, "We need more local influence in the direction of our education policies and less state influence."
- Promises to listen to parents and teachers in the school district.
- Said, "No one knows the best interest of a child better than a parent. Parents should be the primary influence on their own children."
- Wants to provide more support for teachers to help children succeed.

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James Kephart

Vote Washington, Mark Mochel

West Valley School District, School Board

Said, "I am most interested in providing the best educational experiences for our students," including quality staff, curriculum, facilities, equipment, and buildings.

- Said, "I am most interested in providing the best educational experiences for our students," including quality staff, curriculum, facilities, equipment, and buildings.

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Mark Mochel

- The School Board of Directors runs the public school system. The School Board of Directors is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- School District Directors work together to make school policy, set the budget, decide what is taught in schools, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- School District Directors are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.