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Release: Webber Best Choice for Mid-Missouri Schools

(Jefferson City, MO, September 15, 2016) – Better Schools for Missouri, the Missouri school administrators political action committee, has endorsed Stephen Webber for State Senate in the 2016 general election in the 19th Senate District. Better Schools for Missouri endorses candidates for the Missouri General Assembly based on the their support their local public schools.

Here are a few things the organizations that make up Better Schools for Missouri say about Stephen Webber:

Missouri Association of School Administrators
“Many politicians like to talk about their support for education while on the campaign trail but then forget about their local schools when they get to Jefferson City. Stephen Webber not only talks passionately about supporting mid-Missouri schools, he has the record to prove it.”

Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals 

“Stephen Webber understands how important education is to the residents of mid-Missouri. Whether it is giving teachers and principals the flexibility to excel at their jobs or providing the resources necessary for every student to succeed, Stephen Webber knows what it takes to ensure mid-Missouri schools continue to prosper.”

Missouri Association of School Business Officials
“Stephen Webber knows it takes adequate funding from the State to ensure our students get the education they need.  When that doesn’t happen, the burden falls on local tax payers to make up the difference. Stephen is committed to making sure our schools receive the financial resources necessary for supporting strong school communities.”

Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
“Whether students plan to get a job, serve in the military or work towards a college or technical school degree, they need to have the experiences necessary to allow them to prosper. Stephen Webber knows the best way to do this is to give our schools the freedom and resources necessary to meet our students’ needs.”

Missouri Council of Career & Technical Administrators
“Stephen Webber knows that our students’ futures and the mid-Missouri economy are directly tied to the success of our local schools. Stephen is dedicated to providing our schools with the resources necessary to ensure our students have the experiences they need in order to succeed once they leave high school and prepare for their future.”

About Better Schools for Missouri:
Five statewide school organizations are members of Better Schools for Missouri, including the Missouri Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, the Missouri Association of School Business Officials and the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators. With more than 4,000 superintendents, principals, central office staff and others working in school administration, Better Schools for Missouri allows supporters of public schools to stay engaged in the political process through endorsements of candidates that support public education.

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