Candidate questionnaire: Kenny Rhodes

NAME: Kenny Rhodes

AGE: 39

PLACE OF BIRTH: Chaffee, Mo.

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Spouse -- Mekesha

Children -- Natasha, Lauren, Brandon, Makenna

EMPLOYER: Self-employed

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART: Welker Pump Service

PREVIOUS OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT:

Current -- Woodland R-IV Board of Education

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING WOODLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?:

One of the most important issues facing our district is the current projected decrease in state revenue and the uncertainty of state revenues in the future. Our district relies heavily on state funding and any decrease in state monies could impact programming offered to the students of our district.

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

Being a Woodland graduate gives me insight into the culture of the district and owning a local business allows me to have regular contact with the patrons of the district where concerns and comments can be heard.