Camp Verde School Board Election
There are four candidates running for three seats on the Camp Verde School District Governing Board: Incumbent Carol German and challengers Steve Gresham, Paul Hawk and Matt Jahnke.
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Candidate: Steve Gresham
Age: 55
Time in Camp Verde: 43 years
Background: “I work for the U.S. Forest Service in Camp Verde.”
Q: Why are you qualified to serve on the board?
A: “I served on the [board of] Valley Academy of Career Technology Education from 2008- 12. I worked for Bashas’ Markets for 34 years in multiple departments with 25 of those years in management positions.
“I served in the military for seven years and was called to active duty for Operation Desert Storm for 10 months. I have been with the U.S. Forest Service at the Verde Ranger District Office in Camp Verde for the last four years. I work in administration in support of all the departments and the public.”
Q: What are three specific items or policies that you are running on?
A: “I do not have a specific agenda that I am running on. I want to just represent the community and ensure goals are met and standards are set. I believe in accountability for myself and administration. Open and honest communication is paramount. The students and their wellbeing and success should always be our first priority.
“I believe in clarity and consistency in all policies implemented by our schools. We must always strive to keep our schools safe and our children free from fear of any harm … so they can concentrate on being the best student and person possible. “I went through the Camp Verde School system and raised three successful children in the Camp Verde schools. I now have five grandchildren in the schools in Camp Verde. I believe we are all called to serve in some form. It may not be perfect but we should always do our best.”
