Robby Cline Platform for County Board of Education Candidate

Putting Students, Teachers, and Communities First

1. Strong Schools for Every Student (This is my main priority. I feel the buildings and classrooms need to properly maintained.)

Every child in our county deserves a safe, supportive, and well-equipped school.

• Maintain clean, safe, and functional school buildings

• Advocate for updated classrooms, desks, chairs, and instructional materials

• Ensure reliable heating, cooling, and plumbing

• Support schools as community centers that families can be proud of

2. Support and Respect for Teachers & Staff (I plan on having town halls and Facebook Lives during my campaign so that I can hear from Teachers and Staff and get a feel for the things they need to be successful.)

Great schools start with great educators.

• Listen to teachers, aides, bus drivers, and service personnel

• Support professional development and classroom resources

• Work to retain local educators and reduce staff burnout

• Promote a culture of respect, communication, and collaboration

3. Student Success (I work a blue-collar job and I know that there are many paths to success after you graduate high school. I went to college to be a teacher, but my path changed many times. I want to support students in any career path that will make them productive citizens.

Education is more than test scores.

• Support career and technical education (CTE) and job-ready skills

• Encourage arts, music, athletics, and extracurricular activities

• Prepare students for college, careers, and life in West Virginia

4. Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency

Taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely and openly.

• Make responsible, well-researched budget decisions

• Clearly explain how funds are used and why

• Prioritize spending that directly benefits students and classrooms

• Seek grants and partnerships to reduce the local tax burden

5. Parent & Community Engagement

Parents and communities should have a voice in their schools.

• Encourage open communication with families

• Welcome public input at board meetings

• Support partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and volunteers

• Keep decisions local and community-focused

6. Accountability with Common Sense

High standards matter—but so does fairness.

• Follow West Virginia Board of Education and WVSSAC guidelines

• Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly

• Make decisions based on facts, not politics

• Always put students’ best interests first

7. Keeping Local Schools Local (The school is the heart of the community, especially in Boone County. The entire community is connected to their local school.)

Strong schools help keep communities strong.

• Advocate for local control and local voices

• Work to keep schools open and thriving where possible

• Support programs that encourage students to stay, work, and raise families in WV

Closing Statement

“I’m running for the Board of Education because I believe our schools are the heart of our community. I will listen, ask questions, work hard, and always put students first. Together, we can build strong schools and a strong future for our county.”