Michael Hardman for Forsyth County School Board At-Large

I am the original “BACK TO BASICS” candidate. I am a WS/FCS graduate and father of three currently enrolled in the WS/FCS system. I am a licensed Professional Engineer and problem solver. I am a business man who manages multi-million projects. My “BACK TO BASICS” platform will allow our students to SUCCEED!

Classroom Focus
o Focus on math, science, social studies, English, foreign language, physical education, economics, history. Teach these subjects without political agenda or bias.
o Reduce the amount of screen time that students experience for school and homework.
o Teach students to use reason and critical thought to make informed decisions for themselves.

Values that matter
o Encourage students to love themselves and to have a healthy and positive self-image.
o Teach the value of service to others. Engage students in activities that enrich the lives of others in the community.
o Teach students about American exceptionalism and why our country is unique.

Restore high expectations
o Recognize that the world is competitive, and prepare students to excel in the real world.
o Prepare each student for a career or college immediately after high school.
o Empower schools and administrators to enforce behavioral standards to maintain a positive learning environment.

Balance the budget
o Bring peace of mind and stability to the teachers and staff so that they can focus on the students.

Engage Families
o Make curriculum and lesson materials easily available to parents online.
o Encourage families to participate in their student’s education and support from home.
o Recognize that parents and caregivers are the primary decision makers for personal health decisions in their families.