BOARD ELECTION

May 11

Noon-6:30 p.m. in front of school

Eligible voters are:

* A parent of a current student

* An employee of Nixyaawii Community School

* An employee of the CTUIR

* An enrolled CTUIR tribal member

* Current residents within the boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Statements of three candidates follow:

Robert Fossek: I believe my education, life, and work experience can be a benefit to the Nixyaawii School Board and the school.

Wynema Thurman: I have experience serving on several different types of boards. While working as a Title VI Indian Education Coordinator for the CTUIR Community for the last 5+ years I have built a strong relationship of trust and connection with our tribal families. I believe with the experience that I have and with my connections within our community I can be an effective voice for our families and community that we represent and serve. I would like to help our tribal students receive an education that will take them anywhere they want to go in life. I want our community and NCS students to know that their voices of concern are heard and that they are valid.

Jamie Crane: I can bring a unique perspective after working on both the research side and the intervention side. I have over 11 years of direct classroom experience and know how to network with outside resources to ensure teachers, students, and community members can receive supports they may need. I have the experience and skills to speak to, and communicate with, various audiences about the various facets of NCS and to promote the goals and vision of the School Board.