League of Women Voters of Ohio
Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2003 Election
	Neal D. Jacobs Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Sycamore Community School District

The questions were prepared by the LWV Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. How would you implement your top priority?

I intend to assure the District's continued excellence by supporting Superintendent Mantia's leadership and her initiatives to develop innovative and diverse curriculum. The Board must provide disciplined budgetary oversight, however; it is up to the Superintendent, her staff and our teachers to implement the changes. The Board's mandate is to set policy reflecting the vision of the community. It is not to manage operations of the District, and I will respect these distinct roles.

2. How can the School Board work with local government and the community on use of school facilities for after school programs and recreations?

The District effectively shares its' facilities with the greater Sycamore community, howeever; future construction must consider integrated use of facilities during planning! This has already taken place at Blue Ash Elementary. The City of Mason successfully implemented this strategy in constructing its community center which is utilized by Mason High School The expansion of traditional views of who should use the physical plant, and for what purpose, can positively impact on the District's budget.