Ellen Ipsen: 2023 Candidate for Antioch High School District 117 School Board
Bio
Town: Antioch
Age on Election Day: 70
Occupation: Sales, Insurance agent, American Family Insurance
Employer: Self
Previous offices held: District 117 and Grass Lake School School Board
Q&A
Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you?
A: for the benefit of the students
Q: What is the role of the school board in setting and monitoring curriculum?
A: There is Very qualified director of Curriculum
Q: Are there curriculum issues within the district that you feel need particular attention from the board?
A: no
Q: How do you view your role in confronting policy or curriculum controversies: provide leadership even if unpopular, give a voice to constituents - even ones with whom you disagree, or defer to state authorities?
A: I am a very good listener with strong opinions
Q: Concerns are growing regarding a new resurgence of the pandemic. If another massive outbreak of infectious disease occurs, what have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that will guide your decision making?
A: What is best for the students safety
Q: Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. What is your style in such a setting to reach agreement and manage school district policy? Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions of your school board.
A: the school board is one unit. My voice is one of seven
Q: What makes you the best candidate for the job?
A: That would be up to the voters
Q: What's one good idea you have to better your district that no one is talking about yet?
A: Dist 117 staff and administration are the magic machine that are always creating the best ideas for our Great students.