Bud McInnis
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  • P1 6/29/2018
  • P2 7/13/2018
  • P3 7/27/2018
  • P4 8/3/2018
  • P4 8/3/2018
  • P5 8/10/2018
  • P6 8/17/2018
  • P7 8/24/2018
  • G1 9/7/2018
  • G2 9/21/2018
  • G3 10/5/2018
  • G4 10/12/2018
  • G5 10/19/2018
  • G6 10/26/2018
  • G7 11/2/2018
  • TRG 2/4/2019
Candidate's Statement

I am a lifelong resident of Putnam County and have lived in the Interlachen area over the last 35 years. I have followed the concerns and issues of the school board for as long as my children have attended school and even afterwards.

I attended the “old” Mellon school in downtown Palatka, Mellon Elementary, “old” Browning-Pearce, Palatka Junior High, and Palatka South High graduating in 1973. I received my A.A. degree from St. Johns River Community College in 1975 and continued my studies at the University of Florida in secondary education. I dedicated thirty years of my life to the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier, shop steward, employee trainer, and postal manager.

In addition to carrying out my duties with the Postal Service, I volunteered in the schools for over twenty-four years as my sons, Evan and Jesse, completed their education in the Putnam County School District. Both graduated from Interlachen High School with honors and Bright Futures Scholarships. Jesse continued his education at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Communications in 2003. Evan graduated in 2011 and is currently completing his degree in Public Relations at the University of North Florida.

After retiring from the postal service in 2008, I continued volunteering and substituting in the Putnam County School District. Encouraged by principals, teachers and my wife Alice of 28 years, I decided to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Education from St. Leo University.  In December 2013, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Math and obtained Florida educator certification. In January 2014, I began teaching sixth grade Math at C.H. Price Middle School.   After the 2014 election results I worked as a mentor in the AmeriCorps Vista program through Communities In Schools.  Lastly, I served as the West Putnam Graduation Coach until retiring once again.

I made the decision to run for school board as a result of my experiences as a student, parent, volunteer, teacher and mentor in the school system. I believe that my knowledge of customer service, management of a 6.5 million dollar budget, experience with labor contracts and negotiations, and knowledge and love of education will contribute to my effectiveness as a School Board Member.

I have been active in the community and involved in clubs, local organizations, and causes among those having served with Interlachen Tee Ball, with the Interlachen Football Booster Club, Putnam County Gator Club, Life South, Communities In Schools, the District Advisory Council, School Improvement Team, Hospice Thrift Store and Heels for Healing.  My motto has always been “quality” and I have a vision for quality schools. I will work tirelessly to ensure that the Putnam County School District graduates students who are prepared for college as well as entry into the workforce. I envision quality in managing the community’s financial resources. I am a firm believer in quality service to the constituents and will make a sincere commitment to serve Putnam County citizens as a full time School Board Member.

If you have any questions you may contact me at 386-684-2663 or email me at electbudmcinnis@gmail.com .  You can also visit facebook.com/VoteBud.   

I look forward to serving this community!

 


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