Name and place of residence: Kate McCann, rural Adrian
Family information: Husband, Bruce, moved here six years ago from Colorado Springs. They have four children, three of which attend Adrian schools: Jenni, 15, Nick, 11, and Andy, 6.
Occupation: City clerk-treasurer for the city of Lismore where she's worked for five years.
Education:
Community activities and involvement: Vice president of the newly-formed Blue and Gold Parent Teacher Organization for District 511 schools. "I feel that volunteerism is necessary on all levels, and this community is great when it comes to stepping up and helping each other."
Qualifications for service: "My past work experiences that I feel qualifies me for this position are my numerous years of employment in the financial field. I was an insurance agen for 15 years, bookkeeper for my husband's custom home building business for 10 years and I have a broker's license in real estate. I am certified with the Minnesota Clerks and Financial Officers Association and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. My No. 1 qualification would be as a parent that cares about the educational needs of my children."
If elected, what should voters expect you to accomplish during your term as school board member? In other words, if elected, what issues will be important to you?
"My reason for running for a position on the school board is to see better communication between school officials, teachers, parents and kids. At this time, my experience with the school board has been as an observer, and I would like the issues the school board faces to be relayed to the public, so that we, the public, can better understand the decisions the school is making. The input from all parties involved in the school district is essential.