Larry Anderson
Lee's Summit R7 School Board Candidate
I filed to serve on the Lee's Summit R7 School Board because of the wonderful experiences my family has had with the schools and teachers of the district. Education is the red carpet to unlimited possibilities for our children and this district is focused on programs that provide prepared students for careers in skilled trades and technology. Elect me to the LSR7 School Board to keep the district focused on rigorous education, safe and secure facilities, and to ultimately improve our schools.
My commitment to board Success
The amount of time required to be an effective school board member is demanding, and I am committed to dedicating my time. I also take pride in my work and will strive to represent the entire community, as I seek to understand opinions and concerns. Through this, I understand the community's mindset and use the information to make informed decisions. Effective leadership is my commitment to stay informed on issues before the board.
ABOUT mE
My commitment to Board Success
The amount of time required to be an effective school board member is demanding, and I am committed to dedicating my time. I also take pride in my work and will strive to represent the entire community, as I seek to understand opinions and concerns. Through this, I understand the community's mindset and use the information to make informed decisions. Effective leadership is my commitment to stay informed on issues before the board.
Action Items
Let me share my Priorities
"Good governance is less about structure and rules than being focused, effective, and accountable." ― Pearl Zhu
Academic Rigor
Rigor is not busy work. It's about an innovative curriculum that takes students beyond doing math and physics on paper and applying it in their livelihood. If learning isn't applicable to the real world, what is the point?
Life skills
As adults we understand the importance of having life skills because they promote a student's future success. If organization and time management, critical thinking and problem solving, and even self and social awareness skills are learned, then academic rigor is enhanced and students benefit.
High Quality Teachers
The dedicated teachers in this district are among the best. They constantly push the boundaries to develop innovative curriculums that tie academic rigor and life skills together in order to prepare students to thrive. We must keep professional development avenues available for our educators so they succeed.
Equity Training
The district and community agree that equity training is another important tool quality teachers can use to support developing innovative curriculum. We must stay focused on providing our educators this important resource.
Secure and Safe Buildings
Buildings must be safe and healthy environments where our children can learn and our district employees can perform their duties.
District Communications
The district has made great progress toward better community communications. Yet, much more can be done. We must enhance the public relations department by hiring more staff to take advantage of all communication platforms.
Accomplishments
My Training & Certifications
"A byproduct of academic rigor is learned life skills, but this can only happen if we stay focused on providing safe and healthy facilities and unwavering support for our kids." ― Larry Anderson
- Employed as a General Engineer by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Certified by MSBA as a Master Board Member.
- Elected and served as the Board Delegate Representative for all terms.
- Selected from among 3000+ board members to serve on the MSBA Leadership Council.
- Graduate of the Lee’s Summit Citizens Leadership Academy.
- Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®).
Larry's Calls to Action
Anderson meets with Senator McCaskill, Senator Blunt, and Congresswoman Hartzler to promote technical education.
Larry graduates from the Lee’s Summit Citizenship Academy training class and presided over the mock council meeting.
Anderson met with Senator McCaskill to discuss the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Larry accepts Master Board Member Certification plaque during a state wide MSBA conference.
Larry's Calls to Action
Anderson meets with Senator McCaskill, Senator Blunt, and Congresswoman Hartzler to promote technical education
Larry graduates from the Lee’s Summit Citizenship Academy training class and presided over the mock council meeting.
Anderson met with Senator McCaskill to discuss the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Larry accepts Master Board Member Certification plaque during a state wide MSBA conference.
