Maqsood Khan (Franklin Public School District School Board At-large, Wisconsin, candidate 2024)

Maqsood Khan

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Franklin Public School District School Board At-large

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Last election

February 20, 2024

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Doctor

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Maqsood Khan ran for election to the Franklin Public School District School Board At-large in Wisconsin. He was on the ballot in the general election on April 2, 2024.

Khan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Maqsood Khan provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on March 3, 2024:

• M.D.: Lviv State Medical University, 2000
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Doctor
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Better Franklin Schools for a Better Tomorrow
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook
• Campaign YouTube video

Elections

General election

General election for Franklin Public School District School Board At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Franklin Public School District School Board At-large on April 2, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Angela Bier (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jaclyn Gaffney (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Angela Kallay (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Maqsood Khan (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John Peccarelli (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ann Sepersky (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Franklin Public School District School Board At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Franklin Public School District School Board At-large on February 20, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Angela Bier (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jaclyn Gaffney (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Angela Kallay (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Maqsood Khan (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John Peccarelli (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jay Pereira (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ann Sepersky (Nonpartisan)

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Election results

Endorsements

Khan received the following endorsements.

• Milwaukee County, Wisc., Republican Party
• Republican Party of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Education Association Council

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Maqsood Khan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Khan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Maqsood Khan, and I am honored to seek re-election to the Franklin Public School Board. It has been a privilege to serve as the board Treasurer and I'm excited to share our progress.

As a devoted husband and father of five, my commitment to our community stems from the belief that every child deserves an advocate who treats them as their own. Over the past few years, I have seen firsthand my children's diverse learning styles, dreams, and talents, and I promise to continue advocating for yours with the same dedication.

I am a School Board member who values thorough consideration and believes in making decisions with clarity and the input of parents and teachers. I'm a hard worker dedicated to the continuous improvement of our schools and am eager to earn your vote on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

​Together, let's build a brighter future for Franklin Public Schools.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• One of my key accomplishments during my tenure has been a relentless commitment to fiscal responsibility. When I was presented with a resolution proposing a 13.2% increase in the 2023 school tax levy, I took action and presented an amendment to decrease the proposed increase to 5%. This resulted in our ability to pay down the district's debts and improve the financial health of FPS. Balancing the budget is crucial, and I will continue to advocate for financial decisions that benefit our schools and taxpayers.
• Our students deserve access to the best educational opportunities. To achieve a goal of becoming the highest-ranked public school district in Wisconsin, I am dedicated to working with the board to:

  ​Retaining and Supporting Quality Teachers: Implementing strategies to support and retain exceptional educators who are crucial in shaping our students' futures. This includes professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and fair compensation to retain our most valuable assets – our exceptional educators.

  Enhancing Educational Excellence: Collaborating with administrators and educators to explore innovative teaching methods, resources, and extracurricular programs that will elevate the overall experience for our students.
• A school board should be a true representation of the community it serves. I am dedicated to: ​Collaborating with Teachers: Ensuring teachers' voices are heard in decision-making processes, addressing concerns, and fostering a collaborative environment. Engaging Parents: Actively seeking input from parents to better understand the needs and aspirations of our students, and incorporating their perspectives into policy decisions. Empowering Students: Creating avenues for students to voice their opinions and concerns, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability in their educational journey.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a Franklin Public School Board member, I'm passionate about working to address teacher and teacher aid retention, improve math and literacy scores district-wide, and support our students post-graduation endeavors.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My passion for the education system stems from my beloved mother, an educator and principal for over 36 years. Inspired by her sincere devotion and hard work in the education field, I decided to first run for the school board in 2021 and it has been a privilege to serve as the Treasurer and advocate for all our teachers. I look forward to continuing the work if re-elected on April 2nd.

Who are your constituents?

Every single teacher, student, parent, and Franklin community member.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Ensuring the safety of our students is paramount. Leveraging my expertise as a board-certified physician, I will actively assess and improve safety measures, addressing concerns related to data hacks, natural disasters, and other potential risks. By collaborating with experts and stakeholders, we will implement effective safety protocols to protect our staff and students.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

There are a few issues I would give more attention to if re-elected to the school board:

1. Maintenance of our school facilities and making important renovations while optimizing tax dollars. The estimate as of today is 150 million. In 2023 I brought an amendment to the resolution decreasing the tax levy from 13.2 % to 5 % while paying part of the school debt, improving the financial health of FPS and the entire Franklin community.

2. Addressing staff retention by offering attractive compensation packages and making a destination district. I supported the creation of a Better Place to Work Taskforce (teacher retention task force) to ensure FPS takes the necessary steps to support our vital staff.

3. Improving literacy and math scores which has been affected due to COVID nationally and Franklin is not immune to it. I was a board liaison in May 2022 for policy review. during this time, grading policy came up for review. I advocated improving the grading policy to meet with the surrounding districts so our kids could get a fair platform.

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Other survey responses

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• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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