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Why Atle is Running
As a graduate of Duluth East in 2020, I have experienced firsthand, as a student, the issues that face our schools today.
When there was a school shooter threat at East High School and a platoon of police officers ran into the cafeteria and started shouting, "Lockdown," I was there. No student in ISD709 should ever experience that terror.
I remember my teachers telling us not to misbehave, as they had no patience due to looming cuts, and they were concerned about losing their jobs.
It's well known that class sizes at our schools are too large. I had classes where some students didn’t have desks since it’s hard to cram 40+ students into a regular-sized classroom.
Technology also continues to be a thing that the district is behind on. I would have more homework since the ancient computers in the library wouldn't boot up until 15 minutes into class, wasting valuable time with our teacher in the room.
ISD709 is entering a period of strain and cutbacks, and the school board needs someone who knows firsthand how the cutbacks they are enacting will affect students.
I can be the link between generations, tactically finding ways to cut money without damaging the student experience. Cuts must be made, but they shouldn’t be made in the classroom.
"Cuts must be made, but they shouldn’t be made in the classroom."
Atle's Platform
Embrace New Tecnology
Maintain High School Athletic Directors
No Cuts in the Classroom
Tools like cell phones shouldn't be banned from schools. Atle aims to find new ways to integrate technology into the curriculum so that students are prepared for an economy driven by automation and AI.
No Cuts in the Classroom
Maintain High School Athletic Directors
No Cuts in the Classroom
Cuts will have to be made in ISD709, but they shouldn't be made in the classroom. Instead of cutting teachers, athletics, and arts, Atle will look for administrative and facility expenses to cut.
Maintain High School Athletic Directors
Maintain High School Athletic Directors
Maintain High School Athletic Directors
If neither high school has a designated athletic director, athletics will undoubtedly be an afterthought. High school-based athletic programs are very important to the student experience and our community; we can't let them take a back seat.
Endorsements
Tim Meyer
Local business owner, Architect, and member of various local commissions.