Molly Magnotte (Fraser Public Schools, At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Molly Magnotte

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Fraser Public Schools, At-large

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Last election

November 5, 2024

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Detroit, Mich.

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Parent

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Molly Magnotte ran for election to the Fraser Public Schools, At-large in Michigan. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Molly Magnotte provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 28, 2024:

• Birth date: April 28, 1982
• Birth place: Detroit, Michigan
• High school: L’Anse Creuse High School-North
• Gender: Female
• Religion: non-denominational
• Profession: Parent
• Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections

General election

General election for Fraser Public Schools, At-large (3 seats)

Rebecca Jensen, Molly Magnotte, Kathleen Moco, and Scott Wallace ran in the general election for Fraser Public Schools, At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Rebecca Jensen (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Molly Magnotte (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kathleen Moco (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Scott Wallace (Nonpartisan)

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Pledges

Magnotte signed the following pledges.

• Everytown for Gun Safety

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Molly Magnotte completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Magnotte'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.

I am a married mother of four in the Fraser Public School District. I love volunteering at the schools and local animal rescues. We have a busy life but I want to make sure we instill the importance of selflessness with our children. We stay busy with sports, clubs, family & friends. I am an advocate for safety & inclusivity in our schools. As a staple at school board meetings, I hope to win a seat on the board

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?

• Safety first. Zero tolerance for threats at any level.
• Transparency. I would love to see more community involvement in school board meetings & decision making.
• Let voices be heard. Listen to students, staff & caregivers and make decisions off of what they experience on a daily basis

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education policies

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

“be the change you wish to see in the world” -Ghandi

Seems basic, but it’s true. I got sick of not being able to fix the issues that are plaguing our school district.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Selflessness over ego

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I love talking to people. I am not afraid to talk to anyone and actually listen. When I hear about issues or problems, I want to fix it. I am a “helper”

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Their responsibility is to the staff & students in each building, not padding their résumé’s

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The Primary job is to be fully informed before making decisions

Who are your constituents?

My constituents are everyone who lives within the boundary of our school district. I think school of choice families should be included in that as well

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

By any means possible. Communicate with other districts who are doing it right!

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I always talk to everyone in our community. I think we need to communicate with surrounding school districts to see they ways they are making positive impacts on their community

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

I think teachers need to be given all of the opportunities to excel at their profession. That includes support from Admin, smaller class sizes so they can make those important relationships with each student and paid time to prep for their classes.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

I would like to learn more about all of these opportunities from our CTE Director. I would love to market these opportunities to our community, not just middle & high schoolers

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

This is a loaded question. I think we need to keep electing officials who have best interest of public schools in mind. I would love there to be more opportunities for grants for our schools and staff.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

I am a proud candidate with my Moms Demand Action Distinction. I want to create common sense policies to keep our students and community safe. I want to enact policies that are zero tolerance on threats, at any level.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

Less students per class. I would LOVE a teaching assistant in lower grades. Behavior issues are taken seriously so students and staff can feel safe. More caregiver involvement & responsibility at every level

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Have an open line of communication and respond to requests. Far too often, emails and requests have not garnered a response from current board members.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

Make FPS a job where they can feel heard, not just expected to follow Board rules

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Full transparency

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