Ellie Krug for District 112 School Board

Endorsements:

Here are eight reasons to reelect me, Ellie Krug:

First, I have nearly 30 years of experience in understanding and operating businesses. Our school district is the largest employer in Carver County, meaning that apart from the critical work of educating students, District 112 needs to be viewed as a business. Since being elected to the ECCS school board in 2022, I have helped make key business decisions so that District 112 remains financially sound and positioned for whatever challenges it may encounter.  

Second, I’ve led many organizations—a parish council, several homeowner associations, as a board member for multiple nonprofits and as the co-chair of bar association committees—and I’m accustomed to listening and responding to various points of view. Sometimes those viewpoints have been at odds with each other, and I have developed the skillset to help people find collective solutions. 

Third, I believe in District 112’s educators and administrators. I’ve sat in multiple classrooms where I’ve witnessed the magic—yes, that’s the right word—of how our educators listen to and meet each student where he or she is on their learning journey. I’m particularly impressed with the District’s commitment to Personalized Learning since it ensures for an education that will “stick” with the student—that’s way better than teaching kids to simply memorize and spit out facts. 

Fourth, since 2022 I have diligently pushed for addressing the achievement gaps in reading, math and science skillsets between students of color/from economically disadvantaged households and white students, as well as the related graduation gap between those groups. With board leadership and great effort by our educators and District leaders, those gaps have been closing–to the point now that the District’s graduation gap is among the lowest in Minnesota.

Fifth, since first being elected, I have advocated for greater transparency in ECCS board of director meetings and decision-making. As a result, board work sessions (which usually take place at one of the District’s schools) are now being audio-recorded so that there is a verifiable record of the various matters discussed at those meetings. 

Sixth, in nearly four years of service on the ECCS school board, I have repeatedly advocated to protect students who often are overlooked, or who face social or politicial marginalization. Our students simply want to be safe so that they can learn; I see my role as reminding the board and District at large about how words, actions, and things impacting America can affect our students’ safety and emotional wellbeing.

Seventh, I oppose data center construction in general, and particularly within our school district. The harms of data centers far outweigh any benefits.

Lastly, I believe in the need to instill in our students a sense of respectful curiosity about the world at large. Curiosity fuels self-learning way beyond secondary school, and ultimately, curiosity will help our students to understand that really, we have far more in common—indeed, we’re very much alike—than what separates us.

Simply put, I have been for ALL students. And for you!

If you have any questions about any of these positions, or if you’d like to talk one-on-one just to get to know me, please reach out—my email is elliefordistrict112@gmail.com. I believe that school board members need to communicate to their constituents, the residents of District 112. If I’m elected, I will be open and accessible, and I will make myself regularly available to hear from parents, students and educators. I think of myself as a respectful conduit for information and transparency, and as someone with an ear to listen and the backbone to act. 

Donations: I am not accepting donations online, but if you want to contribute to my campaign, please email me at elliefordistrict112@gmail.com for details on how to do that. Thanks!

Thank you!

Ellie