1. What neighbourhood do you live in? South Brookswood
 2. How many years have you lived in Langley? 25+ years
 3. How many Langley school board meetings have you attended? ALL
 4. Are you running for a Langley City school trustee seat? N
 5. Are you running for a Langley Township school trustee seat? Y
 6. Should low-enrolment schools be closed? Y
 7. Should kids be bused to low-enrolment schools from under
 served areas? Y
 8. Can more be done to regulate traffic in the vicinity of schools? Y
 8. Do you support more technology in the classroom? Y
 9. Should teachers be teaching more of the basics? Y
 10. Should there be more discipline in schools? Y
 11. Is the school board receiving enough money from the province?N
 12. Is the school district handling its debt problems appropriately? Y
 13. Does the teachers¹ union have too much influence on school 
 district affairs? N
 14. Should the teachers¹ union have more say in school district 
 affairs? N
15. Does the District Parent Advisory Council have too 
 much influence on school district affairs? N
 16. Should the District Parent Advisory Council have more 
 influence on school district affairs? N
 
Key Issue Statement:

Facing Reality…with Hope for the Future.

Although times are challenging for everyone these days…we must face our current reality.   Finances are tough for everyone.    I am grateful for  the good work of the Foundation that has purchase thousands of dollars of new technology for Math teachers and beyond.  I am grateful for this great community of Langley parents, teachers and staff  that cares.  As difficult as our finances are, I remain hopeful and  along with our entire school leadership, is committed to ensuring that we “make learning unforgettable” for all our students.

Langley is a good district, getting better.

(100 Words)

With thanks,

Rod Ross

October 24, 2011