My name is Daniel Arrey and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Silver Consolidated School Board Member in District 4. I have been a resident of the Silver City community for over thirty years. I was born and raised in this community and graduated from the Silver School District. I am also a parent of two students within the SCSD. I know firsthand the extremely high level of quality education that is provided by this school district. Due to this exceptional learning experience, I was well prepared to be a current business owner, Little League President, current employee of Grant County (Planning & Community Development), and secretary for the Grant County Loss Prevention Committee. I want this same level of education to be available for not only my own children, but all children within the district. Not to mention, I am proud to be a member of such an incredible community.

The most important function of a School Board Member is to ensure budget and superintendent roles prioritize the best interests of students and educators in the SCSD. I want the community to know that I can be trusted with this precious responsibility. Again, not only am I a life-long resident of this area and a graduate from Silver High, but I am also the parent of two children who are currently receiving education within our school district so my interests and roots run deep within our district and community.

I realize that being a School Board Member is a tough position. There are many difficult decisions that have to be made and addressed, while maintaining the best interests of our students and district. No one wants our students to suffer due to the lack of finances that are not available to provide for them, or to lose highly qualified educators, and supporting our school should not be a burden to our community. We all want what is best for our students and our community. The responsibility to achieve this balance lies on the School Board.

This may seem like a daunting or overwhelming amount of responsibility. It does not have to be, and in fact it should not feel this way. An open, constructive dialog among well informed and educated board members, along with complete transparency between the board and our community can easily lead to accomplishing even the most difficult tasks. This is what our school and community deserves and this is what you should demand. The bottom line is we all have to work together.

This community deserves a school board that will invite you to the table, meet you with transparency and honesty, and represent your interests. Our children deserve a standard of education that will allow them to succeed. Our taxpayers deserve to have their money allocated fairly and responsibly without undue burden.

So what do I stand for? I want a good solid education for every student, no matter if they are on track for a four-year college degree or a well-trained trade. I want opportunities for our students to continue a well-rounded education including music and art. I want students to leave the SCSD ready to take on the challenges of their next phase in life. Also, I want to be as fiscally responsible as possible to make this happen while balancing property taxes and property values. It is time for a school board that holds to their responsibilities: public education and public fund stewardship.

I have always considered myself an active member of our community. I have spent 8 enjoyable years coaching football, baseball, basketball, volunteering in the school and community, and through our church activities. I would consider it an honor and a privilege to serve on our School Board. I am asking you, my friends and neighbors, for a chance to do my part. To accomplish this, I am seeking your support and help. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email at danielarrey@hotmail.com.