School Committee Candidate Bill Brady

I respectfully ask for your continued support of my service on the Medford School Committee. My experience (18 years) enables me to make an informed contribution to the discussion of key issues that face our schools. As Secretary of the School Committee I review all the expenses of the school district on a regular basis and in so doing play a very significant role in the budgetary process which is critical during these financial challenged times. I currently have two grandchildren in the Medford Public Schools and it is personally important to me that all children get the best education possible. I will ensure that you will have a strong voice in support of such key issues as:

• Safe and secure environment including strong substance abuse prevention and anti-bullying
• Low class size and a diversified curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
• Steady educational progress and accountability
• Early education opportunities and after-school programming
• Health education and services encouraging the development of the “whole child”
• Strong extra curricular programs free from user fees
• Support for special needs students and families
• Effective maintenance of school facilities
• Financial support of our school system and respect for our taxpayers

During this difficult economic period it is important to have budget management experience on the School Committee. We have kept our school system stable and progressive while other communities have faltered. I want to help keep the Medford Schools on track both financially and educationally.

Thank you for considering Bill Brady on election day, November 3, 2009.