Mary Joy Reinartz

for Southern Lehigh School Board

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

The education and involvement of our youth is an investment that benefits every single person in the community. Our schools belong to, and are a reflection of, the community. Student involvement and engagement inside and outside of the classroom helps to develop well-rounded citizens.

  • Over 30 years of experience fostering community partnerships in clinical, educational, residential and fundraising venues

  • Established record for teamwork and consensus building

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Forward financial planning must be transparent, mindful, and consider future growth, tax and legislative assumptions to restore the school district's rating.

  • 25 years of senior/executive experience evaluating fiscal strategies

  • Proven history of balancing budgets and eliminating deficit spending without compromising quality

  • Extensive Board and supervisory council experience with financial transparency and accountability

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Strategic planning requires community engagement and support both functionally and legislatively. Effective planning processes, and the communication of those processes and plans, can bring substantial unity and focus to a school community.

  • 40 years of management experience with a successful track record of developing and implementing strategic plans for non-profit organizations

  • Recipient of several distinguished leadership awards

IN-PERSON EDUCATION

Classrooms are the most influential stage for the delivery of education. Planning an instructional schedule model should focus on ensuring student learning and competency development while also considering their social and emotional well-being.

  • Students are the highest priority

  • Prioritizes continuous improvement by using data to drive decisions and improve outcomes