Kristine Kraus’ Priorities
Comprehensive School Safety
There is no single step to school safety. Kristine Kraus survived a shooting as a middle school student. As a mom and survivor, Kristine understands the fears of parents and students share about school safety.
We need a comprehensive approach to school safety that does not focus on arming our teachers. Additionally, it is not enough to entrust the lives of our students with “thoughts and prayers”. Our children need action and they need it now. Funding for highly trained resource officers and mental health should be priority #1.
Ending Bullying in Schools
School safety involves more than school shooting prevention. Bullying is still a pervasive problem for students of all ages in Seminole County schools. Students should feel safe at school and should not be made to feel unsafe due to their race, religion, ability or sexual orientation. Kristine will advocate for inclusivity of all students as Seminole County’s next School Board member.

Funding for the Best Schools
Showing Up and Listening to Parents
Planning for Students
College-bound students need to be prepared for college, and vocational students need the latest training to compete for high-paying careers in our local workforce. A skilled workforce is vital to the foundation of our community, and vital for our local workforce. There is no one path for all students. There are options for students to obtain degrees or certificates in web development, construction management, diagnostic technology imaging, and much more.
Click here to learn more about vocational education and training.
More Teaching, Less Testing
Recess and Physical Education
Lunch Programs and After School Programs

School Capacity and Effective Planning
Rezoning may not be a viable option for school capacity for both students and parents. Some students in Seminole County live across the street from a school they aren’t zoned for.
Class size is an important issue. 1,100 students at one elementary school and the next school is slated to be built in 2020.
Kristine is prepared to work with all levels of government to work toward efficient planning for are schools’ future. Teachers cannot teach or focus attention on their students when classrooms are overfilled. Schools need to plan ahead for how many students are entering the schools.