Scott City School Board: Gene Thompson

Name: David (Gene) Thompson

Year of birth: 1937

Place of birth: Illmo

Spouse, children's names: Faye, wife; Brad and Sonya, children

Occupation: Retired locomotive engineer, general chairman

Employer: Cotton Belt Railroad

Businesses owned, all or part: None

Previous offices held or sought: Member, Scott City School Board; past member, Scott City Police Board.

1. What is the most important issue facing the Scott City School Board? MAP scores and the budget.

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? Make necessary cuts to assure staying within the funding provided.

3. What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office? I served as the elected Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers General Chairman for the Cotton Belt Engineers for 20 years negotiating contracts and handling all other issues between management and labor. I have also served three years on the current Scott City School Board.