The following letter to the editor was submitted by Andover resident Julie Ireland Childs. The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Andover News. You can learn more about our policy on opinion and commentary on our Mission and Policies page.
Sandis Wright has established a strong track record of community engagement and collaborative leadership in Andover, making him my choice for reelection to the Andover School Committee. The skill set Sandis brings to the table with 25 years at Blue Shield Association is directly applicable to budget oversight and thoughtful educational policymaking.
Sandis’ community involvement in Andover spans local organizations, including Andover A Better Chance (ABC) Board, Town DEI Commission, Parent to Parent Andover, and School PAC/PTO groups. I know Sandis through the ABC Program, where he has proven to be an exemplary member of the Board of Directors with his insight, collaboration, and problem-solving being instrumental in our work.
As a parent of 7th and 10th graders, he has a stake in maintaining Andover’s high educational standards and is committed to doing so. The March 25th election is an opportunity for us to retain his balanced perspective on complex issues such as budgeting and strengthening APS curriculum and instructional materials.
Please join me in voting for Sandis Wright on MARCH 25th. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm –-> Please VOTE!
Thank you,
Julie Ireland Childs
Andover
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