Meadow Heights School Board candidate profiles

Robert Fulton

Age: 76

Spouse: Maxine

Children: Robin, 54; Scott, 53; Kenton, 47

Occupation: Retired

Education: Patton High School; B.A. and B.S. in education, Southeast Missouri State University; J.D., American University; M.S.B.A., George Washington University

Memberships: Patton Lions Club, Reagan's Chapel, United Methodist Church, Bollinger County Caring Council, Citizens for Missouri's Children.

Reason for running: To help Meadow Heights students reach higher levels of achievement

Other experience: 40 years' experience in administering governmental programs

Main challenges: Low expectations for students and their families and all too often teachers as well

Main assets: Sound finances, good abilities, many highly motivated faculty members, first-rate superintendent

Dalton Denman

Age: 34

Spouse: Libby

Children: Kylee, 4; Madisen, 2

Occupation: Metals business unit manager PlayPower Little Tikes, Farmington, Mo.

Education: B.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Memberships: Sedgewickville, United Methodist Church, church outreach team, men's group

Reason for running: I want to help schools get better by finding better ways for doing things. I want to help the children's test scores get better. I want people to continue to be proud of our school.

Other experience: During my career I have had many opportunities to interview high school graduates. I have a lot of knowledge and understanding of what businesses and colleges are looking for in a high school graduate. In my current position I am responsible for a budget very similar to that of our school, so I believe I can help bring some good sound leadership and money management decision-making ability to our school district.

Main challenges: The school has lower test scores than other area schools. Other issues include teachers' salaries and rising costs across the board.

Main assets: Good teachers, good facility, good community support

Mike Welker (incumbent)

Age: 50

Spouse: Gena

Children: Kirk Smith, 30; Bridget Welker, 15; Whitney Welder, 14

Occupation: Self-employed farmer

Education: Meadow Heights High School

Memberships: Meadow Heights Community Booster Club, Missouri Cattlemen's Association

Reason for running: To ensure a quality education for my children as well as everyone else's

Other experience: I have been an active member of the school board for the past 12 years.

Main challenges: Improving test scores. The board is very involved in making this happen.

Main assets: The administration and staff ensure a safe environment for all the students.

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