PROVEN LEADERSHIP THAT
- Puts Lakota FIRST
- Supports ALL Lakota Students
- Respects Lakota Staff & Community Members
- Listens & Cares
- Is Committed to the Academic & Fiscal Success of OUR District
- Has the Experience WE Need
I recently had the opportunity to listen to the first school board candidate forum. I wanted to share my thoughts since I’m often asked who I support.
My support is going to Kelley Casper, Alex Argo and Tommy Montoya. I weigh a persons demonstrated connection and long term vested interest in Lakota heavily in who I support. We’ve seen the disruption that happens when a persons interest is primarily political agendas.
Kelley Casper has demonstrated her commitment through her longstanding volunteer involvement with both Lakota and the community. She is often at local gatherings both giving back, and hearing from members of our community. She’s demonstrated her ability to leverage her background in education and industry to make balanced decisions that benefit all students. In a board that will have two new board members, she can help provide stability and a proven track record.
Alex Argo and his wife are Lakota alumni. Their children currently attend Lakota. Alex built his business here with fellow grads. He has chosen to dig in and educate himself on school funding and other issues facing the district. This will help shorten his learning curve and allow Lakota to continue making progress.
Tommy Montoya is also a Lakota parent with four kids, giving him a long term vested interest in Lakota’s excellence. His work experience as a Human Resource executive at P&G will provide a valuable lens for decision making. He’s also served on governors committees in other states providing a breadth of perspective.
Please don’t take my opinion over becoming educated yourself. Attend the Lakota East Spark debate Oct 13 at 6:30 at the Lakota East freshman building. Visit their websites. Watch the last debate. Whatever you do, get out and vote Nov 4!
www.casperforlakota.com/
argoforlakota.com/
www.montoya4lakota.com/
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I do not live in the Lakota System, but if I did I would vote for all three of these!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! I know many, many people value your opinion!
Thanks for sharing! I value your opinion!
Julie, I truly appreciate your leadership and the impact you’ve made in our community. Your support at events like School Board School has always meant a lot, and it’s clear we share a deep commitment to education for all. With more than 20 years of service to this district — as a parent, business owner, and former Director of Marketing for the second largest school district in Ohio — I’ve worked to build bridges that bring people together and create opportunities for every child to thrive. My candidacy isn’t about tokenism or titles; it’s about connection and collaboration. From day one, I am prepared to lead — because as you and I both know, it takes real leaders to do this work and to keep education for all at the heart of every decision. #FocusedOnLakotasFuture #FutureReadyLakota #LeadershipThatBuildsBridges
Thank you so much for this Julie! ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for the summary of what they are like 😊
You should all listen for yourselves and decide. We have the right to vote, but we should be educated and vote for who best represents our core values.
Great take away, Julie!! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!! I value your opinions and perspectives a great deal!
At Lakota, we’re so grateful for community partners who stand along side us and support our students. If you have an opportunity to support them financially so they can continue this work, we’d be so appreciative. I’ve attached the link from the Edge Teen Center below.
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Tonight was an emotional night. West graduation was the end of an era for our family. Our oldest started in Lakota 21 years ago and tonight our youngest graduated from West. I am so grateful for all of the staff and how they have directly impacted my kids, and so many other students. I felt incredibly fortunate as we drove home listening to the banter about favorite teachers along the way. Thank you to all who have helped shape my children into the amazing young adults they now are. Lakota is a special place because of our people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ 🖤🤍🎓
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The Shaffer’s mark on the district is profound indeed! Thanks for sharing your time, talents, passion and heart with the Lakota community all these years, and for sharing your genuine emotion with us all last night. ❤️🖤
Congratulations!! What a special night! It was such a pleasure having two of your three children in class and getting to know you! You’ve done so much for Lakota staff, students, and community!!
Congratulations Cole! Thank you, Julie for all you have done for Lakota! What a legacy!
Congratulations to Cole! I was doing great last night until you got up to speak and then I lost it 😭😊! Thank you for all you have done for Lakota and our community. ❤️🖤
Congratulations, Julie!! Can’t believe that little guy that followed you around when we first met has graduated! Special memories for you for sure!!
West is best! Congratulations on the end of an era!! It’s a surreal feeling for sure!!
Congrats, Cole!! 🎉👏♥️Wish I'd seen you at the Parade of Grads!
Congrats to your son and a big congrats and thank you for your commitment to our district over the years! 🥰🍾🎓
Hard to believe Cole graduated!!!! Seems like yesterday he he was with us at the VGE mtgs!!! ❤️ Congrats!!!!
Congratulations on a beautiful journey!💜
WOW!!! What a celebration!! 🎓 Congratulations to you all!!
Congrats Julie! What a special night!
Congratulations!👏👏👏
Congratulations Cole! And family!
Amazing! Congratulations 🎈
Wow! I remember when he was in the stroller tagging along- what a wonderful milestone! ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations ❤️🖤
Congratulations! Thanks for all you do to make Lakota so great!
Congratulations!
Congrats! You were amazing on stage. You will be missed as a school parent. We are fortunate to have you as a board member. ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
Congratulations Julie!!
Congratulations!
Congrats! Time flies!
Congratulations ❤️
Congratulations Cole!!!