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David Kinney
Address: 212 E. Lakeshore Drive, Edelstein
Age: 59
Family: Wife, Sara; Two sons, Josh and Robert
Job: Interim Comptroller -Treasurer, Peoria School District 150
Education: Ph.D. in Educational Administration (1988); MS in Educational Administration (1977); Bachelor of Music Education (1973) – all from Illinois State University
Elective/appointive offices held or leadership roles: I have not served an elective office. I have served as a teacher for 13 years at Mossville and an educational administrator for IVC Schools for 23 years — including the last five years (2004-09) as superintendent.
School board member’s role: A school board member is responsible for hiring a properly certificated and qualified individual to serve as superintendent of the district. In addition to working with the superintendent, board members are responsible for setting policy and for determining a vision for the educational programs and services offered to the children in their schools. Board members are responsible for protecting the district’s assets by enacting a budget that respects district finances and the citizens that have to pay the bills. A board member also needs to have the ability to consider the “big picture” in the decision-making process. School boards often make tough decisions, but the best board members purposefully look out for the greater interests of all of its students and constituents.
Top priorities: A high priority for me would be to continue to improve the image IVC has in central Illinois. This effort means that we continue to improve our programs, both curricular as well as extra-curricular. IVC currently has great course offerings as well as fine arts, athletics, clubs, and a host of other things our kids can do. But we can do better. We’ve improved our facilities — indoor and outdoor, but can still improve our school “curb appeal.” Often people talk about IVC as a well-kept secret. We have an opportunity to improve our image by working more with the city and other agencies to make both our city and school district a well-known, very desirable place to be and want to raise a family.
District 321’s greatest challenge: We can’t be satisfied with what we are currently doing. We offer a very good product, but I don’t believe we have motivated all of our students to take advantage of those programs. Do we have high enough expectations for all of our kids and staff? Have we collaborated enough with business and industry in the area to make sure our “product” continues to meet their needs and demands? The challenge is to continually be willing to reinvent ourselves and reinvest in programs to help kids be prepared for a future that isn’t even defined yet. Most of our current students will have careers in industries not yet even created. Assistance comes in the recognition that this priority exists and continually seeking the necessary improvement.
David Kinney
Address: 212 E. Lakeshore Drive, Edelstein
Age: 59
Family: Wife, Sara; Two sons, Josh and Robert
Job: Interim Comptroller -Treasurer, Peoria School District 150
Education: Ph.D. in Educational Administration (1988); MS in Educational Administration (1977); Bachelor of Music Education (1973) – all from Illinois State University
Elective/appointive offices held or leadership roles: I have not served an elective office. I have served as a teacher for 13 years at Mossville and an educational administrator for IVC Schools for 23 years — including the last five years (2004-09) as superintendent.
School board member’s role: A school board member is responsible for hiring a properly certificated and qualified individual to serve as superintendent of the district. In addition to working with the superintendent, board members are responsible for setting policy and for determining a vision for the educational programs and services offered to the children in their schools. Board members are responsible for protecting the district’s assets by enacting a budget that respects district finances and the citizens that have to pay the bills. A board member also needs to have the ability to consider the “big picture” in the decision-making process. School boards often make tough decisions, but the best board members purposefully look out for the greater interests of all of its students and constituents.
Top priorities: A high priority for me would be to continue to improve the image IVC has in central Illinois. This effort means that we continue to improve our programs, both curricular as well as extra-curricular. IVC currently has great course offerings as well as fine arts, athletics, clubs, and a host of other things our kids can do. But we can do better. We’ve improved our facilities — indoor and outdoor, but can still improve our school “curb appeal.” Often people talk about IVC as a well-kept secret. We have an opportunity to improve our image by working more with the city and other agencies to make both our city and school district a well-known, very desirable place to be and want to raise a family.
District 321’s greatest challenge: We can’t be satisfied with what we are currently doing. We offer a very good product, but I don’t believe we have motivated all of our students to take advantage of those programs. Do we have high enough expectations for all of our kids and staff? Have we collaborated enough with business and industry in the area to make sure our “product” continues to meet their needs and demands? The challenge is to continually be willing to reinvent ourselves and reinvest in programs to help kids be prepared for a future that isn’t even defined yet. Most of our current students will have careers in industries not yet even created. Assistance comes in the recognition that this priority exists and continually seeking the necessary improvement.
Why residents should vote for you: First and foremost, I am an educator. I have dedicated the majority of my life to the IVC School District. I have had the great opportunity to serve as a teacher, administrator, and parent within this school district. This is an opportunity for me to continue that relationship and give back to the school. During my time in the IVC School District, I have had the honor to work with quality students, parents, staff members and an incredibly supportive community. If elected, I will have the chance to support all of those people in a new role.
