Andover residents deserve a School Committee that operates with honesty and transparency. Too many decisions have been made behind closed doors, leaving parents, teachers, and taxpayers in the dark.

Andover taxpayers are facing an unprecedented increasing cost of living, yet the School Committee has continued to approve wasteful spending with little to show for it. It’s time to refocus spending on students, not bureaucracy.

Andover’s teachers are the backbone of our schools, yet they have often felt unheard and undervalued. Rebuilding trust between educators and leadership is critical to building a strong school system.

Once a model district in Massachusetts, Andover’s reputation for academic excellence is slipping. It’s time to raise the bar and refocus on student achievement by giving parents and residents a stronger voice in shaping our schools.

Andover needs School Committee members who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions and hold district leadership accountable. Chris Shepley is committed to leading with integrity, action, and results.