MY PRIORITIES

Addressing Financial Needs

Aubrey is dedicated to meeting the district's financial needs. She has spent the past year as a member of the board finance committee developing a strong understanding of the intricacies of school finance. Aubrey has used this knowledge to assist the district in addressing issues from multiple paths, including establishing the BASD Foundation to raise funds for the district, ongoing advocacy for legislative changes to school funding at the state level, and working with the current board and administration to make a reasonable referendum the community can support.

BASD Foundation: Aubrey created BASD Foundation, within months of joining the school board, in response to community requests for an easy way to financially support the district. Since the Foundation was established in August 2024, Aubrey and her team have had over 80 community donors, including 25 local business partnerships, and already donated over $6,000 to the district. BASD Foundation has also sponsored over 25 student fees, including registration and in participation fees for athletics and other activities. Visit www.basdfoundation.org to learn more.

Advocating for change: Aubrey has attended multiple trainings and workshops as a board member to learn about school funding at the local, state, and federal level. Aubrey has advocated to the BASD School Board for the board to take more action on a state and federal level, including proposing the creation of an advocacy committee to regularly connect with our elected officials and encourage increased school funding.

Academic Success

BASD has a strong academic tradition, backed by our dedicated staff. Aubrey is committed to sustaining this by gaining a deep understanding of what makes our district thrive by engaging with families and staff to identify needs and attending events that showcase the talents of our students and staff. She makes time to visit all district schools throughout the year.

Currently all board members are assigned one building to engage with throughout the school year.

In the 23-24 school year, only 3 months of which she was on the school board, Aubrey made the following visits to district buildings:

• Lyons Center Elementary: Attended Kohl's Wild Theater show with students

  • Visited staff following the vote to close the school

• Cooper Montessori: Attended Upper Elementary States on Parade

• Waller Elementary: Read to 2 classrooms as part of Read Across America

• Fox River Consortium: Attended persuasive presentations

• BHS: Attended Graduation to pass out diplomas and congratulate students

So far, these are the visits Aubrey has made in the 24-25 school year:

• Dyer Elementary: Attended assembly to celebrate exemplary students

• PAC House: Attended Christmas Luncheon and graduation

• Fox River Consortium: Visited new program staff to learn about changes

• Karcher Middle School: Observed 2 ELA classes to learn about the districts new curriculum

  • Toured building, observed STEM classes

• BHS: Observed ELA classes to learn about new curriculum

  • Observed math classes to enhance understanding of varied offerings

• Winkler: Attended 1st and 2nd grade winter concert

• Cooper Montessori: Attended Book Character Parade

• FRC/Project WIN: attended early graduation ceremony to celebrate graduates

Community Engagement

The school district is essential to the vitality of our community, and Aubrey is dedicated to fostering collaboration that strengthens this connection. As a Burlington native, BHS grad, and parent in BASD, she is deeply invested in the community. Aubrey is committed to working with individuals, businesses, staff, and families to support our community. Through volunteer coaching, establishing the BASD Foundation, and her role as a mental health counselor, she has shown her dedication to Burlington’s youth. Serving on the school board allows her to continue giving back while staying connected to the community’s needs and priorities.

You may have seen Aubrey out in the community in the past year...

• Volunteer coaching with Kiwanis soccer

• Passing out candy for BASD Foundation during Spooky City

• Enjoying the Farmer's Market, Kiwanis Civic Band concerts, or cooling off at the Burlington Community Aquatic Center

• Volunteer coaching with Burlington Girls Softball League

• Supporting my children (and maybe yours!) at various Community Education camps

• Patronizing one of Burlington's many great shops and restaurants

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