Kelso School Board: Rhonda Smith

Name: Rhonda Smith

Date of birth: 1974

Place of birth: Kansas City, Mo.

Spouse, children's names: Roger Smith, husband; Denny and Daniel

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Employer: Department of Mental Health

Businesses owned, all or part: None

Previous offices held or sought: None

1. The district has been seeking community input on a bond issue to build a new school. What should the district consider as it prepares a bond issue for voter approval? The school district should consider the community's economic situation at this time and how it would impact family households.

2. Funding the increase to the school foundation formula is a point of debate among state politicians. What should the district do to prepare for a potential shortfall in funding? The district may need to ask the community for a tax levy increase which would help support the potential shortfall. However, at the same time the district should not ask for both a bond and tax increase.

3. What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office? I have worked in the public school system as a secretary and secretary to the school board. I am also actively serving the Cub Scout Pack #220 in Scott City and have been with the BSA for six years. I have attended training through the BSA as a leader.