Adam Smith, our Board of Education president, exemplifies strong leadership. Here are 26 reasons, from A to Z, why he deserves your vote for re-election:
A is for Accountability. Adam champions transparency and responsibility in his decisions and policies.
B is for Budgeting. He advocates a school budget that is maximally efficient and effective in resource allocation.
C is for Course Correction. Adam Smith and Adam Block joined the Board at the peak of BOE uncertainty during the pandemic and were part of the team that quickly righted the ship.
D is for Diversity. He promotes inclusive education that celebrates all of our students.
E is for Engagement. Adam has strengthened ties with local organizations, from religious groups to community organizations.
F is for Facilities. He prioritizes modernizing learning environments.
G is for Getting Things Done. Elementary after-school programs, Capital Reserve for HVAC and Ventilation Upgrades, Expansion of Twilight and CTE programs, Expansion of Pre-K, Audits of Security and PPS departments, new Student Information and mobile bus tracking systems, and more.
H is for Humor. He’s able to balance serious decision-making with timely humor, enhancing Board discussions.
I is for Insightful. He leverages his professional background to derive meaningful insights from data to make informed decisions in the best interest of the community.
J is for Justice. Adam promotes fairness and equitable treatment for all students and staff.
K is for Kindness. His policies foster empathy and respect within our schools.
L is for Leadership. His collaborative style inspires optimal performance.
M is for Management. Adam was instantly recognized by his peers as a leader, someone capable of seeing big ideas and getting things done, becoming the board president during his second year.
N is for Network. Adam draws support across many different groups. He’s a connector, a collaborator, a facilitator, and a uniter.
O is for Opportunity. He tirelessly expands educational resources for all students.
P is for Progress. His tenure has seen significant enhancements in curriculum development and extracurricular offerings.
Q is for Quality. Adam champions a high-quality education that prepares students for the future.
R is for Responsiveness. He listens and addresses the concerns of parents and educators. With responsiveness comes respect, and he has earned that from administrators, parents, and teachers alike.
S is for Students. With three children in the district, Adam is personally invested. In a complex web of state funding, legacy contracts, , and administrative budgets, Adam Smith consistently prioritizes student interests.
T is for Transparency. He maintains open dialogue about district issues while respecting privacy.
U is for Understanding. Adam shows a deep understanding of and empathy for the challenges faced by teachers and students.
V is for Vision. His forward-thinking approach includes long-term planning to aid learning.
W is for Wellness. Adam promotes programs that support the overall wellness of our school community, supports programs that address both physical and mental health needs, and has improved school meal programs to ensure students have access to healthy food.
X is for Excellence. Adam refuses to settle for “good enough,” always aiming for excellence.
Y is for Youth Development. Adam prioritizes programs that support the personal and professional development of our youth.
Z is for Zeal. He is enthusiastic about education and the well-being of our community.
Vote for Adam Smith to continue the progress and maintain the excellence our school district deserves. Re-elect a leader who stands for all the right reasons. It’s as simple as ABC.
Matt Wurst
Port Washington
