I don’t know Melissa Wong Reeves but this was a great letter she wrote on Facebook addressed to Highlands voters. She sounds sincere, sounds like she has been involved, and sounds like she has looked into some of the business aspects of being an active Board of Education member. The fact she has written such an honest and open letter is also indicative she thinks and isn’t afraid to express her own opinions. She could well be a fascinating new board member. Also nice she is going for the one year term and that will give her an opportunity to see how involved many board members are, how much time it takes and yet how much they can accomplish as the elected people who oversee and decide what’s going on in their own school. But it takes voters who take the time to pick up the pencil in the voting booth and actually write-in her name. If you don’t know how, the poll workers are trained and always right there to give an assist if asked.
Hello Highlands Friends!
My name is Melissa W Reeves and I would love it if you would consider me as a write-in for the Highlands Elementary School District Board of Education 1 year term. I am a Highlands resident for just shy of 6 years now and a mother of 2 beautiful girls who are Highlands Elementary Students (pre-K and 4th grade). I’ve served as a class parent and on the HES PTO for the past 5 years, most recently serving as the Corresponding Secretary. I am very active in my children’s lives both in and out of the school. I love volunteering for all of the HES events and getting to know all of the wonderful children and teachers there.
Now is the time for new faces on the HES BOE. If elected on the BOE, my top priorities will be:
- Putting the children first! Our teachers and staff work so hard to educate and provide a safe space for our children. I will make sure they have the tools and support from the BOE to thrive.
- Pushing regionalization through! Our HES students are falling behind other districts. Regionalization needs to happen to help get our kids back on track. Not only will this help the students, it will help everyone in Highlands. Everyone benefits!
- Improving communication within our community. As a parent of two HES students, I naturally have a personal interest in how well the school does. What frustrates me the most as a parent is the lack of communication of what is going on with HES and the plans on having our children excel and catch up to the rest of the districts in our area. As a marketing professional for the past 20+ years, I know first hand how much clear communication is vital for everyone. I promise to change that in our school.
If you should have any questions for me or want to discuss more in how I can help our HES community, please feel free to reach out. I’m always available to chat!
Please consider writing in Melissa W Reeves for the 1 year Highlands Elementary BOE term.
Thank you!!
