And to all a Good Night . . . .

Good evening,

With my final campaign communication I would like to first take a moment to thank all of you for receiving, reading and passing on my campaign messages and for considering me as a candidate for our school board.   My family and I have been deeply touched by the sentiment with which our efforts have been received.  We cannot thank you enough for embracing the “new kids on the block.” 

I understand the gravity of asking you to entrust me with the future of our kids in Irvington. I ask you to consider how my extensive experience will serve us in making smart decisions that will affect how our schools transition to both the common core and new assessment mandates. 

That same experience also separates me from the pack in that my unique perspective will allow me to provide accountability for the dollars the budget is asking you to expend.  I am committed to ensuring that we not only continue to “get what we pay for,” but also to build a long term plan for making sure that we hold the highest standards for our teachers, administrators, and to make sure the community has a very clear picture of the ways it can become more involved in understanding how these changes affect their children. 

My priority is to ensure that we put our resources to the best use possible and to create a strategic approach to spending.  A collaborative partnership between the schools, the board, the community and the administration is the only way to deliver the best educational programs and facilities we can. 

I wish you all well, and win or lose- please feel free to use me as a resource going forward.  Thanks again for embracing my candidacy – and make sure to get out and VOTE!  7 AM- 9PM at Main Street School. 

Regards,

David C. Graeber