S.M.A.R.T. plan for the future of our schools
Using Nick’s S.M.A.R.T. plan, we can Shepherd our schools into a brighter tomorrow.

Safety
Nick will work with city officials to increase the number of SROs in our schools and create policy to ensure our children’s due process and civil rights are respected.

Meeting Children and Families Where They are
Nick will collaborate with the teachers union and other stakeholders to provide more training for our educators to ensure that our children’s educational needs are met.
Nick will bring together a coalition of community organizations to help provide working families with resources to increase the number of extra-curricular activities and after-school programs.

Achieve
Nick will introduce initiatives aimed at providing educational and post-secondary scholarships and opportunities for our students, and to make Waukegan Schools a more competitive district for our educators to work.

Respect
Nick will work to provide DEI trainings to staff, administration, and students to foster safe and inclusive environments.
Nick will vote to increase the amount of resources the school district provides for our students of color and LGBTQIA+ students.

Teachers
Nick will work with the teachers, administrators, and unions to ensure that Waukegan Public Schools are supported, and have the resources they need to provide a quality education to our students.
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