Kinnan, Maeghan

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
School Board
District:
Liberty Elementary School District
Age:
35
Occupation:
Buyer
Education:
High School Diploma & enrolled to receive Bachelor's Business Administrator - specializing in Management
Biographical Info:

I am a devoted parent and member of her community. I am a seasoned professional within the school financial realm, with expertise in both business services and procurement. My previous employment in the LESD district office gives me a unique insight into the challenges our district faces. Dedication to transparent communication and fiscal accountability makes me a strong voice for families and staff alike. There is a careful balance between our students’ needs and fiscal reality, and I am committed to protecting both, by making thoughtful, responsible decisions that keep classrooms strong and tax dollars respected. I look forward to bringing our community together through steadfast collaboration with district leadership, teachers, families, and community members.

Statement:

I am running for the LESD #25 Governing Board because I believe our district is strongest when the governing board, district leadership, teachers, students, parents, and community work together toward a common goal. As a parent and longtime community member, I have a personal investment in the success of our schools and the students they serve. I want to bring that experience to the governing board while helping rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and bring our school community back together.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Requiring district and charter school officials, including teachers, to inform parents about their child’s social, mental, emotional, or physical health. S* Parents deserve transparency about their child's well-being so they can make informed decisions and partner with educators to support their child's success.
2. Allowing parents to opt their children out of activities or lessons that offend their personal, moral, or religious beliefs. S* Parents should have a voice in their child's education and reasonable opportunities to opt out when instruction conflicts with sincerely held belief
3. Increasing state and local taxes to provide more funding for schools and school facility projects. O* Schools need adequate funding, but taxpayers deserve responsible stewardship, efficiency, and accountability before being asked to contribute through higher taxes.
4. Requiring signed permission from a parent before a student may participate in any sexuality related instruction, activities, or clubs. S* Parents should know what their children are being taught and have meaningful consent regarding sexuality-related instruction, activities, and clubs.
5. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and publicly funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. S* Parents deserve educational choice, while public funds should remain accountable, transparent, and responsibly managed to protect students and taxpayers.
6. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in school classrooms and libraries. O* Students deserve age-appropriate educational materials, while sexually explicit images and content have no place in school classrooms or libraries.
7. Acquiring parental consent for school faculty and staff to refer to students by pronouns that do not align with the student’s birth sex. S* Parents should be informed and involved in significant decisions regarding how school staff address their child's identity and personal well-being.
8. Allocating teacher pay raises based upon merit rather than providing uniform salary schedule increases based upon years of teaching or additional credentialing (e.g. master’s degrees). O* If you move to a merit system, then there is chance for a teacher to not get a raise, not because they didn't deserve it, but due to conflict or dislike with the person evaluating the merit. I do believe teachers should be rewarded for effectiveness and excellence.
9. Implementing policies to allow students and faculty to use the restroom, locker room, and shower room based on self-identification rather than biological sex. O* Student privacy, safety, and dignity should guide facility policies, with reasonable accommodations available while respecting the privacy of all students.
10. Teaching what is known as diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI); social, emotional learning (SEL); or critical race theory (CRT) in public schools. O* Schools should focus on academic achievement and student well-being while avoiding politically driven curricula and ensuring instruction remains age-appropriate, factual, and transparent.
11. Requiring each district and charter school to post online a list of all curriculum and instructional materials being used in the classroom. S* Parents deserve transparency about what their children are learning, and publicly posting curriculum materials strengthens accountability, trust, and meaningful parental involvement.