Perryville School Board: Richard Dix

Age: 54

Place of Birth: Festus, Missouri

Spouse, children's names:

Wife: Sue(Hadler)Dix

Sons: Grant, Garrett & Carter

Occupation: Manager of Procurement

Employer: Holcim (US) Inc.

Business owned, all or part:

None

Previous offices held or sought:

Currently: Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Enterprise, Inc.

Currently: Treasurer for Zion Lutheran Church of Crosstown, MO

Previously: School Board - Salem Lutheran School

Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No

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

A Bachelor's Degree in Finance and 22 years in Management has provided me the experiences of managing large projects. This requires working with a diverse group of people to complete large projects on schedule and within budget. Additionally, raising 3 sons that attend district 32 allows me to see the many strengths and opportunities this school provides.

What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing your school district?

Currently the biggest challenge facing district 32 is it's facilities. Particularly in the lower grades where the number of students are outgrowing the size of the classrooms. Additionally there are many upgrades needed throughout the facility that are potential safety concerns.

If elected, do you have any plans for improving the school district?

If elected to the School Board, I will immediately impact improvements at district 32. I will support the Facilities Improvement Committee that is a team of concerned parents and faculty that have been working hard on putting together the recommendations for improvements to the facilities. Also, I will work with the other Board Members and the new Superintendent to create a more positive environment at the school.