DANIEL OSBORNE

For MCPASD SCHOOL BOARD AREA 5

Building contractor, raised two kids in MCPASD with his wife Melissa, grew up on the West side of Madison, spent 20 years volunteering in the community, notably at the Blackhawk Ski Club.

Dan Osborne wants to support the teachers and their teaching environment with an emphasis on:

  • Letting teachers teach: removing administrative burdens.
  • Classroom safety: support school resources officers.
  • Eliminate achievement gap: reading, math, rigor, honors.
  • Financial responsibility: wise spending for sustainability.

DAN WANTS TO RESTORE OUR SCHOOLS​

Dear community member,

I am running for Middleton-Cross Plains school board Area 5 because I would like to help the district reverse the trends of declining enrollment and declining student test scores, and restore the district.

Teachers today face new classroom challenges in the education of our kids. As parents, we have to be involved to the point where we can identify and bring solutions to these challenges. I would like to represent the parents and taxpayers of the district to be a voice for your concerns.

Sincerely,

Letting teachers teach

  • I will emphasize that teachers must be allowed to focus on teaching, and should not be overly burdened with excessive administrative requirements.

Eliminate achievement gap

  • I will support initiatives that ensure no student is left behind.
  • I will stress that “in-person” schooling is much preferred over virtual models.
  • I will maximize student success by supporting honors, advanced learning classes and special support for kids at risk.

Classroom safety

  • I will support school resource officers, who ensure the safety of students and teachers.

Financial responsibility

  • I will be sure to represent the interests of property tax payers of the district who fund a large portion of the school budget.
  • I will support school budgets emphasizing money for teachers and curriculum, especially to provide more resources for reading, math, and science curricula.
  • I will support short and long term fiscal responsibility in regards to new facilities, additions, and renovations.