10 Reasons NOT to Run for School Board

  1. Have single issue concern affecting only your child or family member.
     
  2. Have had a serious difference of opinion with an administrator. 
     
  3. Looking to begin a political career and using the school board as a stepping stone.
     
  4. Unable to give a significant amount of time for preparation and meeting attendance.
     
  5. Unwilling to participate in training, board development etc.
     
  6. Unwilling to be open minded on a variety of educational issues.
     
  7. Unwilling to work as a team player.
     
  8. Unable and unwilling to accept and support majority decisions.
     
  9. Unwilling to be a progressive thinker.
     
  10. Have difficulty accepting defeat.