Keep Paul Balent Sycamore School Board I have had the privilege to serve our district on the Board of Education for 7 years. I was chosen by my peers to be Board Vice President for 2 years and President for 2 years. About Me District Successes During My Terms Continued student academic achievement and growthVirtual and face to face learning models offered during the 2020-2021 school year due to CovidTeam Sycamore keeping all schools open during CovidSuccessful passage of operating levy in 2016Bond levy passage in 2019 and current construction of 2 new schools, a new wing at Symmes, and renovation at the high schoolDevelopment of Strategic Plan to chart the long term vision of the districtContract with the Community to limit expenditure growth to no more than 2.5% for 7 years (excluding Covid expenditures)Extending the operating levies beyond our commitment to the community55 countries represented and 30 languages spokenMental health partnership with Cincinnati Children’s to provide in school counselorsBest communities for music 12 years straightAuditor Award of Distinction 9 yearsImplementation of the Synnovation Lab130+ STEM offerings for grades 5-12 My Platform Ensuring all Aviators Reach Their Full PotentialMaintaining Continued Financial StabilityLaunching New & Renovated School BuildingsDistrict-Community-Board Synergy My Platform Absentee Ballot Print Help by volunteering for my campaign Volunteer Enter your email to receive updates and join our campaign Email Address Sign Up Thank you! Experienced Leader, Dedicated to Every Student’s Success, Father to 2 Current Aviators