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St. Joseph School Board Candidates Debate Classroom Involvement

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM

Seven candidates vying for two open seats on the St. Joseph School Board gathered Tuesday for a PTA-hosted forum to discuss the role of board members in local schools. While the majority of candidates, including Travis Smith and Jacob McMillan, emphasized the importance of “boots on the ground” volunteering to build trust with staff, candidate…

Seven candidates vying for two open seats on the St. Joseph School Board gathered Tuesday for a PTA-hosted forum to discuss the role of board members in local schools. While the majority of candidates, including Travis Smith and Jacob McMillan, emphasized the importance of “boots on the ground” volunteering to build trust with staff, candidate Kim Dragoo argued for clearer boundaries to avoid interfering with daily operations. St. Joseph voters will head to the polls to decide between the seven candidates on April 7.

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