Name: Kenny Hamman
Age: 38
Occupation: Farmer and area supervisor Wal-Mart Distribution Center 6035
Education: Hartford High School; bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Kansas State University
Personal: Wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Paige
Q Why are you running for this office?
A I believe that serving on school board is a good way for me to serve the community. I think that I can do a good job.
Q If elected, what are your goals?
A My goals as a member are to ensure that all students are getting the best education that we can provide. It is our responsibility to prepare our children for the future.
Q How will the Southern Lyon County school board be better with you as a member?
A I believe that I can do a good job representing the patrons of the district.
Q What do you think is the biggest issue facing the Southern Lyon County school board and how would you resolve it?
A I think that going forward that the budget is going to continue to be a big issue for the board. The enrollment is declining which means less money. I think we will have to look for ways to improve our efficiency.
Q What should the Southern Lyon County school board’s priorities be when it plans a budget?
A I think the top priority is the education of the students. I think that we should look and make sure we are getting the most out of every dollar spent. I think that academics should take top priority.
Q Looking to the future, what are three things you’d like to see happen in the Southern Lyon County school district?
A I would like to see us continue to explore grants to improve the technology available for teachers and students. I think it is going to be critical for the success of our students. I would also like to see academic improvement in the district. I think we need to work to help the students that need help.