The five school board candidates running for three open seats in Naperville Unit District 203 agree that age-appropriateness is the key to making difficult curriculum decisions.
Two incumbents, Kristine Gericke and Joe Kozminski, are vying to keep their seats in the election against newcomers Ron Amato, Melissa Kelley Black and Gilbert Wagner.
Amato, who wasn't endorsed in the mailer, spoke against the mailer at a recent Naperville City Council meeting and said he does not believe in banning books. He and the other candidates agreed that student grade levels are a major consideration in deciding on appropriate classroom and library materials.
"School is the place where kids can be challenged and see different points of view," Kozminski said."They need to be able to process complex issues at an age-appropriate level. Having those resources available is important.""Information and education has to be well-rounded," she said."I don't believe in leaving things out or cherry-picking certain topics. It makes you a better global citizen if you have a very well-rounded education.
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