Scott City School Board: Karen Pobst

Name: Karen K. Pobst

Year of birth: 1963

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Spouse, children's names: John Pobst, husband; Zach, Heath and Trent

Occupation: Supply tech

Employer: Saint Francis Medical Center

Businesses owned, all or part: Mary Kay Cosmetic

Previous offices held or sought: Candidate, Scott City School Board

1. What is the most important issue facing Scott City Public Schools? Students' academic achievement is the most important thing facing our school. We need emphasis on improving the MAP scores of our students.

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? Our children deserve the best education they can get but with the economy the way it is that's going to be hard for the next few years. There will have to be some major changes. We will have to reduce teaching staff but hopefully not too much that it would affect the quality of education.

3. What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office? I have lived in Scott City for the last 26 years. I have three children attending Scott City schools. I help with school functions and go to a lot of school activities. I love to be involved with the school.