Hello, I’m Greg Papin, and I am running for the Mount Vernon School Board. I invite you to explore this website to understand my candidacy, the critical issues that require attention for our community to flourish, and gain insight into my background that makes me a valuable asset to the school board.
You will discover the core principles and values that guide me as a candidate, my vision for our schools, and the specific areas that I believe demand immediate attention and action. I will provide you with a glimpse into my background, experiences, and qualifications that equip me to serve effectively.
Our property taxes include 42% allocated to the Mount Vernon Community School District. If you are concerned about how your tax dollars are spent, I urge you to join me at the voting polls on November 7th, 2023, and make your voice heard.
Between 2018 and 2020, our district’s ranking dropped from #10/327 in Iowa down to #63, and we must address this failure. Considering the substantial amount of funding invested in our schools, with $20,726,329 spent in 2022 alone, it is only fair to ask whether our children deserve better.
Let us bring Mount Vernon back into the top-10 school districts in Iowa, surpassing our neighboring districts (Lisbon at #56, Solon at #19, and Linn-Mar at #3). We can do better! By working together, we can elevate our district. We can ensure our children receive the education they deserve, and our teachers not only feel respected, but also never have the desire to seek opportunities elsewhere. Go Mustangs!