Fargo School Board member discusses non-union backed election win and plans for upcoming term

(Fargo, ND) -- Fargo School Board member Robin Nelson is talking about how she was only one of four incumbent board members to win re-election June 14th.

"A lot of it had to do in my opinion with teacher union endorsements. Two years ago there were 4 seats up and they did not endorse any incumbents and 3 of their endorsees were elected and one incumbent that wasn't endorsed and the exact same thing happened this election," said Nelson. 

Nelson says she's grateful for the support of those who want her to serve another term. She says she is looking forward to maintaining her focus on state legislative issues during the next term. The term will be Nelson's 5th on the board. She says a key issue will remain teacher recruiting, retention and compensation. 

Nelson says her "niche is in the state legislature" and the board's government affairs committee. She says the upcoming session in January "will be an important one" as the discussion will focus on funding formulas and retirement plans. She says talks will also center on "teacher's credibility and professional judgement".    
 

Original Air Date: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2022