Laura Slattery: Why You Should Elect Me to the Sachem School Board

Submitted by Laura Slattery (School board candidates can submit their own letters to the editor to ryan@patch.com)

My name is Laura Slattery. I am running for a position on the Sachem Board of Education. I have been a Sachem resident for over 43 years. I have been attending Board of Education meetings for many years. I have volunteered my time in many areas of Sachem to try and make a difference for our children.

I know how to have a strong voice and be an advocate when necessary but I also understand the importance of working together to get the job done. My professional background is in business and real estate . I have experienced first hand with my own children how Sachem can offer resources and opportunities for all students.

Over the past few years I have become very concerned with the direction of our district. Sachem now needs a plan for our future. The future board members will need make tough decisions over the next few years. Declining enrollment, financial stress, common core, state testing and a succession plan for senior administrators, are just a few issues our district will be forced to deal with over the next several years.

The Sachem community needs and deserves a long term plan so we can anticipate issues and address the proactively. I want all students to have opportunities and resources to help make them successful in any area the may choose. I want taxpayers to trust that our board is moving forward with fiscal responsibility.

I am running because I love our district, our community and I am willing to work hard and dedicate myself to doing what is best for all. I hope you put your trust in me when you vote on May 19th.