Gary Haynes

Gary Haynes

Date of birth: None given

Place of birth: Modesto, Calif.

Spouse, children: Wife Hope; children Zachary, Gabriel, Taylor

Occupation: Executive

Employer: Creative Compounds LLC

Businesses owned, all or part: Creative Compounds LLC

Previous offices held or sought: None

What is the most important issue facing the Scott City School District?

Declining academic scores.

What in your education or background makes you qualified for this office?

An extensive leadership, business and accounting background. The ability to make sure that all viewpoints are heard before making decisions. The ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets.

Why are you better qualified than your opponent(s)?

I believe it is time to bring some new prospective to the board. I was not raised in the Scott City area and have no agenda except what is best for improving our school district.

Do you think bullying is an issue within the district? If so, what steps should be taken?

I do not have enough information about this issue to give a qualified answer.