Name: Juliet L. Smith
Occupation: Retired teacher
Education/Background: Education. B.S. and Med.
How long have you lived in Manchester? 45 years
Hobbies/Fun Fact about you/other biographical info: Genealogy, on Hertiage Committee and was a State Rep.
Why should someone vote for you? 40 year teacher, 29 years in Manchester. I have taught, elementary, middle, special education, driver’s ed. and adult education.
How many public high schools should there be in Manchester, where should they be and should any of them be magnet schools? 4 high schools, one magnet
Should all public high schools in Manchester offer some sort of vocational training or should vocational classes by centralized at the current Manchester School of Technology campus? Centralized.
What is your opinion on the first phase of the Manchester School District’s facilities plan? (finishing fifth grade expansions at the middle schools/new Beech Street Elementary): The new school is forward thinking. I am not against moving grade 5 to the middle school, but they need their own areas. That should be a transition along with grade 6.
What is your opinion of Education Freedom Accounts? I feel, without being accountable, our public school money should not be diverted to the unknown.
How can the Manchester School District attract and retain talented staff? Competitive wages and quality schools
What are your thoughts on school budget deliberations in 2026? Between the voucher pay offs and the cut after approval of this years budget, the school district will begin the next without a cushion. Something will have to give, schools are the backbone of the city, money needs to be available so every child gets an education equivalent to their ability. We owe them that and they return that investment to us in the future.
Anything else you’d like to add not mentioned here and what is the best way voters can reach you if they have more questions? Any questions call 603-625-8753, or text rocksmithj44@gmail.com