I’ve been a part of the Westfield Washington School Family since the beginning of my sixth-grade year in 2017-2018. Throughout my time in Westfield Washington Schools I’ve not only experienced great teachers but have been presented an assortment of different opportunities; however, beyond the general school level, I hope to see increased transparency from our school board as the initiatives they create and policies they pass directly affect myself and other members of the student body. The importance of improved transparency from the school board not only helps our students understand what is happening within our district and how it pertains to their specific school but it creates an open and honest line of communication about future initiatives and plans from the board to parents. As a student at the High School, I also hope to see our school members and others considering running for the school board to have a commitment to creating an equitable environment for marginalized students throughout our district. We deserve to have safe places within our respective schools, and we deserve to have our history and culture respected, appreciated, and taught within our schools.

David Y.