Mission election ballot issues
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ST. IGNATIUS – Three candidates are running in the Mission School District election for one trustee position with a term of three years, along with a school bond.
Ballots were sent out by mail beginning on April 14 and need to be returned to the Lake County Election office by mail or in person before May 3.
Incumbent Frank Delgado is running for reelection. He is the owner of Central ChemDry, Carpet and Upholstery cleaning in the Mission Valley. He has lived in St. Ignatius with his family for 15 years.
“I believe that the financial stability of the school district in the years to come will adversely affect the education of our children,” he said.
Delgado said that school buildings as they currently stand need to be updated and maintained.
“The costs associated with this issue are another burden on the finances of the school district, and eventually the taxpayer,” he said.
If Delgado is reelected, he said more community involvement is needed from the public. He added that it’s easier for people to voice concerns if they know their school board representatives. He also said that it’s important for people to know state legislative representatives to express concerns and support for the school.
Cheyenne McClure is also running for the trustee position. He works for Mission Valley Power as a staking technician and was previously a lineman for 13 years. He has lived in the area for 40 years.
He feels that the school renovation and expansion bond is the important issue at this time.
“I feel we, as a district, as a whole, need to address our children’s future, and where they are educated,” McClure said. “If we put more focus on our children and the environment in which they learn, our children in return will have more success in their future.”
He thinks the school overall is a positive place for students, but he would like to see more community involvement.
“I don’t think anything is really broke, but I wish to be on the frontline to help if issues should arise,” he said.
Ryan Schock is also on the ballot for the position. He is a maintenance shop supervisor. He has lived in the area for 35 years.
Teachers and the education they provide are at the top of his list of important issues at the school. He wants to help the school provide “a solid education for our young people” by supporting the teachers and faculty to make that possible.
“If elected, I believe that community support, interaction, and communication are critical to our success as a school board team,” Schock said.
The school bond election to renovate the school is also on the ballot. The bond is spread out over 20 years for a total of $5.2 million. The school improvement bond will include a new gym, weight room, locker rooms, restrooms, and a new shop. Space for additional technology is also included.
Funding from the bond would also be used to repair the current gym, lockers, tennis court, and the elementary school roof.
