I recognize that showing up prepared and ready to listen to your questions is an important part of being on School Committee. As a first-time candidate, I’m doing everything I can to ensure I am ready to take on this important role.
Watch the full video from the April 2 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Womens Voters. The three candidates for Westwood School Committee answer questions beginning at minute 33.
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JoAnna met with each of the 3 finalists for WPS Superintendent and asked each the same question. Listen to their thoughtful responses here. You can watch their full interviews through Westwood Media's YouTube channel.
At the Meet the Candidates Night, hosted by the Westwood Democratic Town Committee, Tom, Amanda, and JoAnna were each asked about caring for transgender children. Listen to their responses.
The FY’24 operating budget passed with a 5.8% increase from last year. Because the Chapter 70 funding from the state was brought to schedule, all towns and cities across the Commonwealth received a much-needed boost in state aid. Thank you to those who contacted our reps and the governor to ask that this program be fully funded. Local advocacy makes a difference! 💚💚
See my remarks at the March 9th School Committee meeting.
I really enjoyed my conversation with Tom Leyden, creator of Westwood Living. We had a great discussion about why I'm running, the work and responsibility of a school committee, and the expertise I hope to bring to the team. Give it a listen!
I'm proud to call Westwood my home and I'm eager to get to work. Thank you to Westwood Media Center for the opportunity to talk about my candidacy for School Committee.
“Friday Night Fun was about so much more than just throwing a party for our students,” said JoAnna French, TMS PTO Co-chair and Friday Night Fun Committee Lead, “After three years of nearly zero organized social events for our kids, these were an important opportunity to have fun together in a safe, positive environment that was accessible for all.”