Fairness

To me, fair has always meant that everyone gets what they need. In addition, in our schools that means that every student also has the same opportunities and a great environment in which to learn.

Facilities

With the Thompson rebuild underway, we need to make plans for work needed at Stratton and then our elementary schools will be in good shape in continue to serve our needs for our K-5 students.

Faculty

Teachers make the biggest difference in a child’s education and Arlington has some of the best. We must continue to attract, retain, and continuously develop the best teachers at every level of our education system.

Focus

The school committee must ensure that the students of the Arlington Public Schools and their academic success continues to be the focus of every decision and every conversation.

I am excited to announce that I am running for re-election to the Arlington School Committee

My past 3 years on the committee and as a teacher have helped to make me better understand the importance that the role the school committee plays and has deepened my commitment to work to ensure the highest quality of education for our children that Arlington can afford.

I still see the role of school committee member as a conduit of information between the schools and the parents whose children benefit from the schools. From the parents, I plan to gather information, ideas, and feedback and ensure that it gets to the right ears in the school system. From the schools, I want to let the community know what great things are happening and how they can get involved. In addition, I want to help to make the decisions that shape our children’s education for the years to come. I will work hard to understand the challenges we face and find solutions that work for our community.

GO GREEN!

My husband,
A. A. Hopeman, my daughter, Morgan, myself and my son, Ian and our dog, Pepper.

My supporters say:

“Over the years I have watched as Cindy has worked tirelessly to improve the schools for our children, teachers and administrators and taxpayers. Her volunteer record speaks volumes about the type of person Cindy is and her dedication to Arlington. This is why I am so pleased to have an opportunity to vote for Cindy for Arlington School Committee.”

— Christine Carney

“I wholeheartedly support Cindy for a position on the Arlington School Committee. Her dedication and tireless work have helped the children and schools of Arlington for many years, and I know that she would be incredibly effective and productive as an elected School Committee member.”

— Linda Magram

“Voters have a rare opportunity to elect a person who already has a long record of accomplishment in improving public education in Arlington. Cindy is an extremely hard worker and brings an unflagging optimism to every task. These are qualities we need on the School Committee.”

— Joe Curro

“Her campaign priorities are the right priorities for our times: common sense and creativity in funding, realigning use to prevent wear and tear on our facilities, supporting our faculty, and focusing on important educational needs of our children. We need enthusiastic, dedicated leaders like Cindy, with her can-do work ethic, to help make the important decisions about our budget and priorities for the current generation of children.”

— Marlene Rockmore

“In the four years since I first worked with Cindy Starks as a volunteer, I have been consistently impressed by her eagerness to learn, her open mind, and her willingness to work hard no matter what the task. The interests and education of each and every Arlington student will be her focus and motivation on the School Committee.”

— Kathryn Gandek-Tighe

“Cindy is smart, she is determined, she's a great listener and most of all she is committed to making education work for every child in Arlington.”

— Pam WattsFlavin

“I am impressed that Cindy’s primary focus is always on doing what is best for kids.”

— Judi Paradis

“As I’ve gotten to know Cindy and see what she is capable of doing single-handedly (and has done and is doing) I keep thinking ‘Thank God we have people like her in service of our kids and their education.’”

— Anita Wolf