Candidate questionnaire: Michael Bolen Jr.

__Name:__ Michael Bolen jr

__Age:__ 44

__Place of birth:__ Sikeston mo

__Spouse, children's names:__ Wife: Leslie , son: Trey, daughters: Kyndal and Emily

__Occupation:__ Bolen Brothers nursery and landscaping in sikeston mo , family business

__Employer:__ Bolen brothers , self

__Businesses owned, all or part:__ Partners in family business

__Previous offices held or sought:__ None

__What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?:__

I consider myself as a good choice for this position because I am an honest person, I haven't any agenda to speak of and I have children at Kelly , I live close to the school , my wife is a stay at home mom and we have always tried to instill high moral values in our children . I would intend to carry that value in decisions that the office would bring.

__What do you see as the opportunities and challenges in the district?:__

There seems to be alot of growth at Kelly in the past 4 or 5 years with the new sports teams and construction projects , I haven't alot of experience as far as the sports are concerned but I have an understanding of what it takes on the construction and grounds keeping and hope to be of more assistance in those areas .

__How will you communicate your work to your constituents?:__

Respectfully and with an open mind , everyone's opinion and ideas should be considered and valued. I'm sure that the office of school board has tough decisions and the office is misunderstood by many,as to what it can and cannot do . It all has to be handled with consideration of that but sometimes for the greater good decisions though possibly not popular , still have to be upheld .

__What are the factors on which you will base your decisions as a school board member?:__

Look at the facts, try to realize the consequences of the decisions , and guage them with moral Godly values and prayer