Daniel Kimicata is a Democrat running for CBSD School Board Region 3.
Why do you think you are qualified to effectively represent your community on the school board?
I’ve had the privilege of serving on the board since last September, which means I bring direct experience in school governance along with a proven record of collaboration. Professionally, I’m an architect. I understand how to manage complex projects, balance budgets, and plan for both immediate needs and long-term sustainability. These are skills that directly apply to running a district with 23 schools. Most importantly, I’m a parent with children in our schools, so I know firsthand what families value and expect. That combination of professional expertise, board experience, and personal investment gives me a unique perspective and the ability to represent our community effectively.
What is your position on book banning and how will you implement policies to support faculty and students?
I do not support book bans. Students deserve access to a wide range of perspectives, and our educators deserve trust in their professional judgment.
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At the same time, the board has a responsibility to make sure that what is taught and promoted in our schools is accurate, fact-based, and educationally sound. That means rejecting efforts to push propaganda, misinformation, or ideologically driven distortions into the classroom. The best way to achieve that balance is by supporting and empowering our teachers, librarians, and administrators, who are trained to evaluate materials. I will continue to oppose blanket bans while ensuring our district provides students with resources that reflect truth, diversity, and academic integrity.
Decreasing teacher and staff retention is also a growing issue school districts are facing. What is your role in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process and what role can a school board do to reverse this trend?
Teachers are the heart of our schools, and when they leave, students feel the impact the most. While the board doesn’t hire teachers directly, we can make our district a place where they want to build their careers. That means competitive salaries, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment where their expertise is valued. High turnover happens when teachers feel overworked, underpaid, or undermined. Retention improves when they have stability, mentorship, and the resources they need to do their jobs well. My role is to ensure the district invests in those priorities so our teachers can focus on what matters most; teaching students.
Progress happens when everyone works together. I believe good ideas can come from anywhere; administrators, teachers, board members, or families. Open, effective communication is how we turn those ideas into action.
What are the school board’s biggest challenges in the coming months; the next four years?
In the coming months, our biggest challenge is ensuring that full-day kindergarten and grade realignment are implemented smoothly. These are initiatives families have asked for, that the administration has planned for years, and that will directly benefit students. Our Republican opponents have called these initiatives “reckless” and want to delay or stop them, but we are committed to following through. The community deserves leaders who keep promises, not politicians who stall progress.
In the long term, facilities planning is critical. As an architect, I know how important it is to plan renovations in a phased, strategic way. We cannot allow multiple schools to become obsolete at the same time, which would overwhelm both families and taxpayers. By acting now, we can extend the life of our buildings, make them more accessible, and ensure that our schools serve students well for decades.
How will you work with administrators and fellow board members to address the district’s biggest challenges?
Progress happens when everyone works together. I believe good ideas can come from anywhere; administrators, teachers, board members, or families. Open, effective communication is how we turn those ideas into action. My approach is to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and make sure we’re sharing information transparently with the community. For example, on initiatives like grade realignment and renovations to our elementary schools, collaboration between the administration and the board has been key to making steady progress. By staying open-minded and focused on students, we can continue moving our district forward together.
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