The following is the candidate profile I submitted to the Macon Chronicle-Herald: Macon R-1 School Board Candidate Profile Name, Age: My name is Bill Noyes and I’m 43 years old. Occupation: I have worked 14 years for MoDOT. Currently, a Senior Procurement Agent responsible for coordinating all purchasing activities for the Northeast District (developing specifications & bids, tabulating & evaluating responses, awarding & placing orders). Prior to joining MoDOT, I was the Purchasing Agent for Macon Municipal Utilities for 7 years. Education: I am a 1988 graduate of the Macon R-1 High School. From 1988 to 1992 I served in the U.S. Air Force. Then, after returning to Macon, while working full-time, I took evening courses through MACC and William Woods University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management in 1997. Family: My wife, Kris, and I have 3 children who attend or graduated from Macon R-1: Kayla, a Macon High School sophomore, Kevin, a North Central Missouri College freshman, and Travis, a University of Missouri senior also serves in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. My parents are Wayne & Terri Noyes and Joe & Merlyn Amidei. Interests & Hobbies: I am a member of the Macon Jaycees and Macon County Historical Society. I assist with local Girl Scout and Boy Scout activities. I serve as American Legion Post 29 Adjutant, Macon Band Booster Treasurer, a Macon Public Library Trustee, and I am a partner in the Macon Skate Center. Why are you seeking a position on the Macon R-1 Board of Education? I truly enjoy being involved in local activities, and value the personal relationships I have made in my life as an active community member. Macon R-1 Schools are a vital part of this community and I hope to be a positive voice for district residents by serving on the Board. What do you feel are the most important issues the Macon Board of Education must address over the next year? I’ve regularly attended public meetings of the Board for many months now. Several issues are continually reviewed, such as facility needs, curriculum and testing standards, employee development, and providing opportunities to students to help prepare them for the future. These things are important not only next year, but every year. What do you feel are the greatest challenges in education today? Simply put, funding is critical. The better we manage available resources, the better we will be able to serve the students, their families, and our community. If the Board continues clearly communicating, using common sense, and administering resources efficiently, I believe community members will continue to support the school’s needs. Other comments? I support a “well-rounded” education. Basic skills taught in Math, Science, English, and History are vitally important, plus we must continue providing opportunities for students in a variety of activities such as clubs, fine arts, athletics, and career center courses. I would appreciate your vote on April 8th. Thank you.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:43:43 +0000
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