A school board's number-one priority should be keeping all students and staff physically and emotionally safe. 

Gary supports increased funding for safety measures, not just for protection against external threats, but also for internal intervention resources to assist in classrooms, buses, and other areas.

Transparency needs to be both external and internal and must follow state guidelines.

Community members and P-H-M team members should trust that they are heard when they raise issues—even if they don't always agree with the chosen solution. 

Gary has a 20-year history of listening to P-H-M's external and internal stakeholders. He believes soliciting input from all P-H-M team members is important to building trust as the district continues to evolve its strategy and vision.

A strong school board is accountable to students, families, P-H-M team members, and the community as a whole.

Gary knows that accountable board is one in which all members demonstrate professionalism, engage in respectful discourse, and work together to create a vision that unifies the community. An accountable board also makes evidence-based, data-driven decisions that yield measurable results.

Public schools are a community investment, and your tax dollars should be invested wisely.

During his previous service on the board, Gary helped P-H-M navigate through difficult financial times. He worked to create an action plan that prevented staff layoffs and allowed for new investments in facilities and student learning—all without raising taxes. 

With over 40 years' experience as a CPA, Gary is uniquely equipped to ensure P-H-M's continued fiscal health.