Name: Stephan Schafer
Age: 33
Hometown: Martinsburg
Occupation: I work in the Agronomy field for NexGen Agronomy of Benton City
Position sought: Community R-6 School Board
Previous political experience: Current school board member, secretary for last two years
Why are you running and why should people vote for you?
I’ve enjoy being on the Board the last 6 years and have learned a lot. Being from a family full of Educators with many years of experience I enjoy being able to help the R-VI district by being on the Board. I have and always will approach this Board with the Students best well being as my main concern. A big part of that is helping make sure we have the best possible teachers and Admin in place to help us achieve that as a Community.
What are your goals if elected?
To help continue to make the District as strong as possible and make sure it’s a safe and educational environment for each and every student!
What issues are most pressing for your constituency?
I feel that the School District is sitting in a very good position and I don’t feel there are any major issues. Yes, there’s always some areas that can use improvement, but I strongly believe Community R-VI has a strong Admin, very strong Teachers and support staff and some of the best students around!
