I'm running for the Springfield School Board (Director, Position 4) in the May 15, 2007 election.  I'm a common sense person with a great sense of fiscal responsibility.  You can see my website at www.trishabarnes.clearwire.net  What improvements would you like to see happen over the next four years in the School District?  Any creative funding ideas for programs like the Talented and Gifted Students, which are currently "underfunded"  and invisible in a $133 million budget?

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to win the May Board election -- but I'd like to thank the 3,417 folks who voted for me.  I know that the support that I recieved from places like this blog helped me give the 12 year incumbent a run for his money.  Thanks.

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Trisha Barnes
www.friendsofspringfieldschoolchildren.com