Candidate questionnaire: Mike Light

NAME: mike light

AGE: 48

PLACE OF BIRTH: st louis

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

wife linda light daughter nicole meyer oak ridge class2003 sons garret light class 2010 jacob light class 2012

OCCUPATION:

owner & operator of mike light cement finishing since 1997

EMPLOYER: self employed

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

mike light cement finishing inc.

PREVIOUS OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT:

school board member for past 9 years past president oak ridge boster club past president oak ridge summer athletic association

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING THE OAK RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

our district is facing many different obsticals in the coming year. 1 taking care of all the storm damage that happened in early spring . 2 trying to pass a bond issue to upgrade the elementary buildig so that we can provide a quality safe and comfortable enviornment for our elementary students. 3 mantaining a quality education for all students. 4 trying to provide ap & dual credit courses for our high school student so that they are better prepared for college

WHAT IN YOUR BACKGROUND OR EDUCATION MAKES YOU QUALIFIED FOR THIS OFFICE?

being a business owner for the past 15 years has taught me that a business is only as good as your employees. same is true with schools. surrounding the school district with quality administrators teachers and staff are the ingredients for success