I was very heartened to hear of the many new and positive programs and changes taking place throughout the Kelseyville Unified School District.

At the recent candidates’ forum, the candidates for school board shared about many of the programs and research-based changes that have been implemented.

Incumbents Rick Winer and Allison Panella have both been instrumental in implementing changes such as a district safety and wellness committee, expanding career and technical programs, doubling campus monitors and safety officers and supporting anti-bullying programs.

They shared about new research-based curriculum in literacy, mathematics and science and shared about the Positive Behavior Intervention Systems, or PBIS, program.

Both Winer and Panella are clearly knowledgeable and actively involved in working to make Kelseyville schools high-performing, welcoming places where students, staff and families are valued and supported.

Kelseyville is fortunate to have Rick Winer and Allison Panella serving on our school board, and I urge voters to re-elect them so they can continue to make our students and staff feel safe, supported and challenged to reach their goals.

I urge anyone wishing to learn more about the candidates and the good work in Kelseyville Unified School District to view the forum on the Kelseyville Unified Tube Channel.

Kathy Windrem lives in Kelseyville, California.