I am concerned with the specific results of incumbents, and in their positions on what they will try to achieve during a very long 4 year term. What are those positions, and what's the evidence that they may be successful in achieving them?

Missing some meetings, calling into others, and repeatedly leaving early isn't great. If that person has accomplished a lot over their 4 year term, maybe it can be taken with a grain of salt, but on the surface it looks like a person that is not committed.

It would be helpful if more people who are familiar with the candidates and their track records weigh in. My children attended WES, I have served on the foundation board and local education is a life-long passion for me so I continue to monitor our school and it's progress.

Kevin Johnson is a resourceful and dedicated board member. Yes, he has a full time job that sometimes takes precedent but I regard the rigor of his background and his "leading edge" Silicon Valley technology practice as contributing critical complimentary strengths to our mix of board members rather than any sort of weakness (and worth noting that Kevin's attendance record at scheduled board meetings is quite good; it is the special meetings scheduled on short notice that sometimes have required him to call in). Kevin's skill set as a strategic thinker and negotiator make him a very valuable resource for our school board. The board has been particularly productive these past four years, not only in terms of strengthening the education platform for our children but also in creating a thoughtful five year strategic plan. Kevin has certainly been a key contributor to, and a positive influence in, this work. We are fortunate that he has offered to serve another four-year term.