Dear Editor,
District 113 is going through a critical time right now, and a change in our school board leadership in April can help ensure that our district continues on a path that balances educational excellence with sensible resource management. No one is more qualified to take on this role than Julie Starkman Gordon. As an involved and caring parent, an experienced and passionate volunteer for Junior Achievement USA, and a business professional who is uniquely positioned to understand the ins and outs of the district budget and pension issues, there is no better candidate to take on the careful stewardship of our high schools.
I have known Ms. Gordon for many years, and this community can count on her for sound judgment, clear-headed and objective analysis, integrity and strong values, and, above all, caring about what is best for our students. I am a parent of 12- and 15-year old Highland Park students, and I have the utmost confidence in Ms. Gordon’s ability to improve their educational experience in our district. I hope you will join me in voting for Julie Starkman Gordon for District 113 school board.
Amy Duque
Highland Park