– Blue Valley School Board candidates are split into two groups
– Incumbents (Jan Kessinger, Patrick Hurley, Jodie Dietz) and newcomer Clay Norkey are the A+ Team
– A+ Team bases their campaign on district’s accomplishments
– The opposing group focuses on lack of transparency and need for change
Two Teams for Blue Valley School Board
In the recent Blue Valley school board election, all candidates have conveniently divided themselves into two factions. In one corner, we have the A+ Team: incumbents Jan Kessinger, Patrick Hurley, and Jodie Dietz, led by rookie Clay Norkey. It seems they’ve rebranded themselves as the A-list celebs of the district, highlighting the district’s achievements such as their stellar employer ratings, commendable test scores above the state average, and overall status as a high ranking school district.
The A-List on a Roll
The A+ Team is eyeing a run towards further success with their strong emphasis on the district’s positive records. With a new addition in the form of Clay Norkey, they seem to aim for solidifying their current statuses and continuing their streak of outperforming the state average.
The Opposition Strikes Back
However, in the other ring, their unnamed opposition sees the glass as half-empty, or perhaps just tainted with overconfidence. This group takes issue with the perceived lack of transparency in the district and believes there needs to be a shift in the wind’s direction. They desire to bring a breath of fresh air into the district in the hopes of new ideas and better solutions.
The Breezy Take
In the Blue Valley School Board election, it’s high fives and hard truths. The A+ Team, incumbent champions of the field, are proudly displaying their laurels. The opposition, however, is questioning if resting on these laurels is the best route forward. Ultimately, both groups display passion for the educational success and future of Blue Valley. This race will indeed be a classic matchup of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” vs. “new broom sweeps clean”.
Original article: https://kcbeacon.org/stories/2023/11/01/blue-valley-school-board-election/