Boucher Explains Why She Is Running For The Zone B Concord Board Of Education Seat

My commitment to Concord's schools began long before I joined the School Board.

For the past six years, I have been actively involved in student and parent engagement as a parent, coach, PTO volunteer, and former PTO president. I am also a founding member of CMS Cares and the Family Center Market, a trauma-informed food pantry serving families beyond the CMS community. These experiences as well as my current experiences as a parent have shaped my collaborative approach to school governance and reinforced my belief that strong schools depend on strong relationships among families, educators, and community organizations.

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My professional background is in nutrition and public health, and I have brought that perspective to my work on the Board. I am a member of the Capital Area Food Access Coalition in Concord, where I have worked to build connections among city and state partners, School District staff, and community organizations to address food insecurity throughout the capital area. I believe access to nourishing meals is fundamental to student well-being and that our policies should protect students' health and dignity.

Student safety has also been a central focus of my service. Since joining the Board, I have advocated for strengthening the District's Weapons Policy and Suicide Prevention Plan to include secure firearm storage education. I also wrote and submitted the Gun Free School Zone Resolution, which was subsequently passed by the Board. I am proud of this work and will continue supporting clear, thoughtful policies that promote safer school environments and help families access important safety information.

I also serve on the District's Wellness Committee, which recently received the results of a wellness audit. As a dietitian and public health professional, I bring a valuable perspective to these discussions. I will continue working to strengthen the District's Wellness Policy and advance school nutrition practices that support students' health, learning, and overall well-being.

I am advocating for a multi-tiered community engagement plan that creates more consistent, accessible, and meaningful opportunities for families, students, educators, and community organizations to participate in District conversations and decision-making. I would like to see a plan move forward during my second term.

If reelected to represent Zone B, I will continue to bring a collaborative approach, a public health perspective, and a commitment to practical, student-focused Board actions. My priorities are safe schools, healthier students, stronger community partnerships, meaningful community engagement, and accountable governance that respects students, families, educators, and taxpayers.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Concord and look forward to continuing this work with our school community.