My Platform

Safe, transparent, and academically excellent.

Schools should be safe, transparent, and laser-focused on helping every kid learn and grow. These four priorities guide everything I'll do on the White Bear Lake School Board.

01

Transparency & Accountability

Families deserve to know what's happening in their schools — and to have a real voice in decisions that affect their kids.

  • Make school board decisions and discussions easier for families to follow.
  • Support greater access to meetings, including livestreaming public forums.
  • Encourage clear, timely communication from the district.
  • Ask questions and expect measurable accountability for district decisions and spending.
  • Make sure parents and community members have meaningful opportunities to be heard.

02

School Safety & Security

Students can't learn if they don't feel safe. Physical security and emergency preparedness must be a genuine priority — not just a checkbox.

  • Make physical safety and emergency preparedness a priority.
  • Support appropriate security measures without creating an unnecessarily restrictive school environment.
  • Ensure concerns from parents, students, and staff are taken seriously and addressed promptly.
  • Regularly evaluate whether current safety procedures are actually working.

03

Better Nutrition & Student Health

What kids eat at school affects how well they learn. Nutritious, quality meals are an investment in student success.

  • Advocate for nutritious, balanced meals that give students the fuel they need to learn.
  • Look for opportunities to improve the quality and variety of school food.
  • Consider nutrition, food quality, and student feedback when evaluating meal programs.
  • Encourage practical improvements that are sustainable within the district's budget.

04

Academic Excellence

Every child deserves a rigorous, engaging education that prepares them for the future. Academic achievement must be the core mission of our schools.

  • Keep academic achievement at the center of every school board decision.
  • Support teachers with the resources and training they need to help students succeed.
  • Review curriculum and instruction to ensure students are being challenged and prepared.
  • Use data to identify achievement gaps and hold the district accountable for closing them.
  • Ensure every student — regardless of background or ability — has access to a high-quality education.

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Colleen Berquist

Running for White Bear Lake School Board — committed to every student's future.

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