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Melba Kiser has announced she is running for Noblesville School Board.
Kiser emigrated from Cuba as a child. She understands and appreciates the opportunities the U.S. provides to live the American dream.
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“I was fortunate to live that dream,” Kiser said. “I want our children and grandchildren to have the same opportunities.”
She says in large part, the answer lies within the current state of the education system and the quality of education they are receiving.
She earned a degree in business and found success in her career in pharmaceutical production, electronic monitoring with microbiology oversight in a food plant, and research and development. She now enjoys a variety of community service activities in retirement.
While Noblesville Schools has been recognized for its STEM program, jazz program and sports programs, there is also a percentage of students who are not proficient in the basics. More than 50 percent of taxes go to education, and Kiser says she wants to ensure that tax dollars are giving all students the best education possible.
“I’ve attended the monthly meetings to listen and learn what is currently being done,” Kiser said. “Additionally, I’ve given public comment on issues of concern to me as a grandparent and taxpayer … Our students face many challenges and should have many and varied opportunities based on their talents and skills. Retirement and the depth and breadth of my life experiences allow me to focus on helping our students to achieve their best.”
Kiser is engaged in pushing for state legislation that will improve the K-12 education system. She will keep monitoring the civics curriculum standards to ensure that kids learn civics and their importance.
She says she wants to work to increase students’ proficiency in math and reading. She is also concerned about the push from the Biden administration to mandate what she calls gender ideology in exchange for federal dollars to pay for school lunches.