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October 13, 2005
Statement from Morgan Whittier, Candidate for Board of Education
I look forward to joining the Board of Education especially with the tremendous success the sitting members have had. Continuing these efforts and preparing for new challenges are my goals. The Board’s budget process takes commitment, time, prioritizing, and logic. The end result has to incorporate the needs of the schools with a fiscal responsibility to those who foot the bill, the taxpayers.
With 20 years of experience at investment banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, I have first hand knowledge of the complexities associated in compiling budgets as well as assessing the balance sheets of other companies. The Board of Education’s duty to deliver a conscientious budget is a difficult one. I expect that being part of the team I can assist in alleviating some of the burden.
I received a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College and had the good fortune to attend both public and private high schools. I have lived in Darien for 14 years and I am married to a lifelong Darien resident. We have two children, one in Hindley and one in Holmes.
Everyone benefits from such an outstanding school system. There are challenges ahead. Special Education needs are rising in Darien and necessitate thoughtful consideration. State of the art facilities and technology serve no purpose without the finest teachers available. Maintaining optimum class size in a growing student population is tricky, but mandatory. I intend to continue Darien’s traditional success in education through cohesive work and community interaction.
Posted by EmilyW at October 13, 2005 02:39 PM