Vote Cindy Holbrook For River Falls School Board On April 6, 2021
Prioritized Teacher and Staff Compensation
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
Prioritized Teacher and Staff Compensation
During the first term on the River Falls School Board, Cindy Holbrook helped commission a compensation study to identify and improve salary and benefits. The first action as a result of the study was the 2020-21 pay plan. Cindy Holbrook is committed to ensuring every position in the River Falls School District is compensated competitively
During the first term on the River Falls School Board, Cindy Holbrook helped commission a compensation study to identify and improve salary and benefits. The first action as a result of the study was the 2020-21 pay plan. Cindy Holbrook is committed to ensuring every position in the River Falls School District is compensated competitively.
"Recruiting and retaining the best educators is a district goal. Being competitive with salary and benefits packages is critical."
We Are Exceptionally Solid Financially
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
Prioritized Teacher and Staff Compensation
Every referendum project was completed on-time and on-budget. These improvements will impact our River Falls students and schools for decades. River Falls School District has the best financial rating a district can have because we plan and commit to our contingency fund balance.
"Even during a challenging financial year, we have fully su
Every referendum project was completed on-time and on-budget. These improvements will impact our River Falls students and schools for decades. River Falls School District has the best financial rating a district can have because we plan and commit to our contingency fund balance.
"Even during a challenging financial year, we have fully supported our teachers and staff while building digital access and options for families."
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
This committee initiates work on curriculum, staffing, and student support experiences across the River Falls School District. Cindy Holbrook is a strong advocate for our equity non-negotiables and believes diversity and inclusion have to start at the top by having different experiences influencing decisions.
"We need to start by having m
This committee initiates work on curriculum, staffing, and student support experiences across the River Falls School District. Cindy Holbrook is a strong advocate for our equity non-negotiables and believes diversity and inclusion have to start at the top by having different experiences influencing decisions.
"We need to start by having more women in strong leadership positions in the River Falls School District."
Supported Social-Emotional Investment
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
Active on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee.
Cindy Holbrook strongly supported strengthening our social-emotional student support by adding two Counselors, two School Psychologists, and a Social Worker to our District staff. Students and families need this support and we now have the staffing to partner with our teachers in that effort.
"I am committed to creating an environment tha
Cindy Holbrook strongly supported strengthening our social-emotional student support by adding two Counselors, two School Psychologists, and a Social Worker to our District staff. Students and families need this support and we now have the staffing to partner with our teachers in that effort.
"I am committed to creating an environment that connects with every student in the River Falls School District."
Meet Every Student Where They Are
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
During Cindy Holbrook's first School Board term, River Falls School District added a Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Special Education support at the Montessori, 2 additional Special Education Teachers, English Learner support, 4.5 positions that focus on Literature and Math support, and 4 new high school teachers, including 1 at Renaissan
During Cindy Holbrook's first School Board term, River Falls School District added a Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Special Education support at the Montessori, 2 additional Special Education Teachers, English Learner support, 4.5 positions that focus on Literature and Math support, and 4 new high school teachers, including 1 at Renaissance. It also added multiple dual HS/College credit options by partnering with UWRF.
"I will always speak up for meeting every student’s needs first, especially for our underrepresented groups."
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
Demonstrated a Measured Approach to COVID-19
Cindy Holbrook asked the critical questions and made responsible decisions for our community with the information the River Falls School District had at that time. This has been an exceptionally challenging year with no clear answers about risks and consequences. We pivot as we learn more and will continue to advocate for supporting indiv
Cindy Holbrook asked the critical questions and made responsible decisions for our community with the information the River Falls School District had at that time. This has been an exceptionally challenging year with no clear answers about risks and consequences. We pivot as we learn more and will continue to advocate for supporting individual student needs.
"Every family makes daily decisions based on their personal circumstances. As a Board, I believe we should follow our public health experts."