Edward Yung: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: InvernessWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 School Board Age: 63Family: My two oldest children are products of a District 211 High School education and my youngest son is a Junior at Fremd High SchoolOccupation: ArchitectEducation: Bachelor of Science Architectural Studies Master of ArchitectureCivic involvement: Fremd High School Booster Club Member Illinois High School Association Volleyball Referee Volunteer for Annual Northwest Suburban Alzheimer Walk I provide architectural services for a Veteran's group at a reduced rate. I provide architectural services a Social Service groups at a reduce rateElected offices held: District 15 School Board - 2 terms District 211 School Board - 1 termQuestions Answers How satisfied are you that your school district is adequately preparing students for the next stage in their lives? What changes, if any, do you think need to be made?My two oldest children graduated from District 211 schools and were able to handle a college level education without too much difficulty. My youngest son is doing well as a junior in high school. The only changes I would make would be to continue expanding our curriculum and activities to give our students different options and explore different opportunities so that they can make the proper life and career decisions for their future.Is the current collective bargaining agreement with teachers a good deal for the district? If yes, explain, where you see the district benefitting. If no, be specific about what you don't like and how it should be renegotiated the next time.The collective bargaining agreement with the teachers was good for the district. It provided the district and the teachers an open forum that allowed both sides to express their thoughts, ideas and opinions on how to improve the educational process for all the students of the district. Both sides were reasonable and open to discussion. Improvements were discussed to benefit the educational process for all the students of the district. Compromises were made and any threat of labor disputes were dismissed. As a result this agreement allows the district to know what the teacher salaries are and allows the district to plan the financial budget each year.What budgetary issues will your district have to confront during the next four years and what measures do you support to address them? If you believe cuts are necessary, be specific about programs and expenses that should be considered for reduction or elimination. On the income side, do you support any tax increases for local schools? Again, be specific.Budgetary issues are always a concern to everyone. I feel the district needs to look at every option that can reduce cost and utilize the savings for other needs. Energy savings is probably one of the big line items and with the new technology the district could reduce cost and usage yet maintain efficiency. LED lights and light fixtures is one direction I feel the District needs to look at. LED lights have a longer life expectancy than normal florescent fixtures and utilizes less energy. This alone could be a huge cost savings over time. I don't feel that the District needs to cut or reduce programs. The District would would do a disservice to the children by eliminating opportunities. I do not support any tax increase at this time. I feel with a conscience effort, the District could save money through exploring cost effective means. Efforts to look for special funding and grants could also add in supplementing the District financial needs.Are all the high schools in District 211 treated equally, in your opinion? Explain why or why not, or where you think discrepancies lie.I feel that all the high schools are treated equally. The academic standards are the same at every school. If a student gets an "A" in one school they would have gotten an "A" in the other school. The test are standardized throughout the District. Each and every school have opportunities in extra curricular activities. The District tries to maintain a balance in all the activities, however each school can seek out seek different activities and events that would be unique to that school or a particular club.Are you currently employed by or retired from a school district, if so, which one? Is any member of your direct family - spouse, child or child-in-law - employed by the school district where you are seeking a school board seat?My son is currently employed by the school district as a custodian. He had an interest in building maintenance/management and sought out several positions at the high schools and the District office over a course of time. He was finally chosen as the best candidate for a custodial position at one of the high schools.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?I feel we need to maintain the quality of education that District 211 has to offer. We must also maintain the cost and find way to save monies without the risk of losing programs and activities that are beneficial to ALL the children of District 211.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.I have no particular current leader that inspires me. I believe that this country's concept of equal rights and justice is more my inspiration.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?One of the biggest lessons I learned was that knowledge and education is the key to a successful and fulfilling life.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Nothing, everything I did, everyone I interacted with gave me the tools in life to treat everyone as an equal.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Math. It helped me understand and be analytical enough an resolve architectural and engineering problems It also thought me to always look different angles.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?I tell my children to always communicate especially in school. Let your teachers and classmates know you what you are thinking and doing.