Hi, my name is Ron Polillo and I have put my name forward to be a school trustee in School District 57. I have been on the air in Prince George for 25 years and I'm the program director of 99.3 The Drive and 101.3 The River. I'm the proud father of two teenage girls, Sophia in Grade 11 at Duchess Park and Lauren in Grade 9 at DP Todd. I'm asking for your support on Oct. 20.
Many people have asked me why I'm running and the answer is simple. Education has been important to my success and I know how important it will be for my daughters' success. I have dedicated countless hours of my time to youth in Prince George and I believe every student has the right to a quality education. My campaign has been built on three main pillars - capacity, catchment and classroom. It's no secret that School District 57 has several schools near or over capacity and along with catchments are the two biggest issues facing us today. They need to be addressed immediately. With accurate information, consultation and the support of staff, parents and students, we can find Prince George solutions to these challenges.
My last pillar is classroom and that includes teachers, students, support staff and curriculum. I would fully support our teachers, educational assistants and staff so they can help our students to successful learning outcomes. This includes our rural schools, Aboriginal programs and students with special needs.
I will be passionate advocate for our district to secure proper funding. We need to lobby the Ministry of Education, cabinet ministers and local MLAs to ensure this happens. We have a huge district with diverse needs and that has to be acknowledged and supported by the provincial government.
I have been a strong community advocate for the past 25 years and I believe my diverse skillset, leadership abilities and hardworking team approach would make me a great choice for school trustee. I thank you for being engaged voters and I look forward to discussing the issues with you.
