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Board of Education Member, Lansing Public Schools

6 Year Term

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3
Term
6 years
Candidates
5
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A school board member is one of the officials who set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the school district.

Heidi Frei

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Ryan Smith

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Aurora Lemieux-McKissic

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Lansing School Board trustee

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  • Proposes exposing students to college, trades and careers
  • Pledges to strengthen literacy and math and close achievement gaps
  • Proposes more ways for families and staff to give feedback
  • Pledges to strengthen district communication with families
More about Aurora
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  1. Proposes exposing students to college, trades and careers

    Aurora For Lansing School Board

    Campaign website · Aurora Lemieux-McKissic For Lansing School Board · auroraforlansing.com

    “I want students exposed to college, skilled trades, apprenticeships, careers, and entrepreneurship”
  2. Pledges to strengthen literacy and math and close achievement gaps

    Aurora For Lansing School Board

    Campaign website · Aurora Lemieux-McKissic For Lansing School Board · auroraforlansing.com

    “I want us to strengthen literacy and math, address achievement gaps”
  3. Proposes more ways for families and staff to give feedback

    Aurora For Lansing School Board

    Campaign website · Aurora Lemieux-McKissic For Lansing School Board · auroraforlansing.com

    “I want to create more accessible and meaningful ways for students, families, and staff to share their experiences, ideas, and concerns”
  4. Pledges to strengthen district communication with families

    Aurora For Lansing School Board

    Campaign website · Aurora Lemieux-McKissic For Lansing School Board · auroraforlansing.com

    “I want to strengthen communication, build trust with families and the community, celebrate our students and staff”

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