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2026 P-CCS Board of Education: Candidate Questionnaire & Endorsements
2026 P-CCS Board of Education: Candidate Questionnaire & Endorsements
How we’re collecting, sharing, and evaluating candidate perspectives for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
CAPES (Canton and Plymouth Education Squad) is dedicated to helping our community understand who is running for the School Board and where they stand on the issues that matter most.
Our process is centered on three pillars: student safety, a sense of belonging, and strong public education for all. Based on these core values, CAPES asks candidates to complete our questionnaire to review their platforms and issue official endorsements that align with our mission to support P-CCS students, families, and educators.
🗳️ CAPES Official Endorsements
Following a rigorous evaluation of the submitted candidate questionnaires and a thorough review of values-based alignment, CAPES is proud to officially endorse the following candidates for the P-CCS Board of Education:
Why We Endorse: Craig demonstrated strong alignment with CAPES' core priorities, consistently emphasizing student-centered decision-making and a deep commitment to building safe, inclusive schools. Evaluators highly valued his focus on special education, student well-being, and his dedication to ensuring every single child in the district feels respected and supported. Furthermore, his platform beautifully balances long-term financial stability with the needs of educators, reflecting a clear commitment to governing with absolute transparency and accountability.
[Read Craig's Alignment Summary] | [Read Craig's Questionnaire]
Why We Endorse: Joe demonstrated strong alignment with CAPES' core values, showing a deep understanding of board governance alongside a powerful commitment to collaboration, transparency, and meaningful community engagement. Evaluators highly appreciated his actionable, specific strategies for strengthening the district's financial health, supporting educators, and ensuring classroom resources are protected. Furthermore, his platform reflects a candidate who is thoroughly prepared for school board service and dedicated to fostering safe, welcoming schools with strong special education services.
Why We Endorse: Aamina Ahmed demonstrated strong overall alignment with CAPES' priorities, reflecting her deep governance knowledge, commitment to student-centered decision-making, and support for inclusive policies. While evaluators noted that adding specific examples and a more explicit focus on marginalized students would have further strengthened her submission, her experience and collaborative approach stand out clearly. Overall, her responses reflect a dedicated, knowledgeable board member whose values align well with CAPES' vision for P-CCS schools.
[Read Aamina's Alignment Summary] | [Read Aamina's Questionnaire]
Why We Endorse: Lester Booker, Jr. demonstrated strong alignment with CAPES' priorities, highlighting his deep connection to the P-CCS community and a firm commitment to student belonging. Evaluators praised his focus on inclusive, transparent governance and his dedication to keeping student needs central during budget decisions, though they noted a desire for more specific details on his direct work with youth and community outreach plans. Overall, his submission reflects a thoughtful, collaborative candidate whose values and professional leadership align closely with CAPES' vision for strong public schools.
[Read Lester's Alignment Summary] | [Read Lester's Questionnaire]
2026 Election Timeline (updated)
August 3: Questionnaires distributed to all declared candidates
August 24: Candidate questionnaire submission deadline
August 25-28: Candidate standardized interviews (as needed)
August 27: Candidate questionnaire responses published online
September 3: CAPES Alignment Summaries & Endorsements released
Candidate Questionnaire Responses & Status
Both the official filing deadline for the 2026 Board of Education election and the submission deadline for the CAPES Candidate Questionnaire have passed. All eligible candidates have been interviewed.
Candidate Status
Response Received
Response Received
Response Received
Response Received
No Response Received
Note on Open Seats & Terms:
Two-Year Partial Term (1 Open Seat): Lester Booker, Jr.
Six-Year Full Term (3 Open Seats): All other declared candidates
Transparency First
We publish all completed candidate questionnaires directly on our website so voters can easily compare perspectives. After responses are published, CAPES provides a Values-Based Alignment Summary showing how each candidate aligns with our core priorities.
How We Evaluate Candidates:
The Questionnaire: Serves as the foundation of our endorsement process for all candidates.
Public Record & Engagement: For candidates with a known public record, we evaluate past community involvement, public service, and demonstrated advocacy alongside their responses.
Standardized interview: To ensure an equitable process, candidates with little or no established public record will be invited to participate in a standarized interview as part of the evaluation.
Our Goal: To ensure the Plymouth-Canton community has clear, accessible information centered on what matters most—our students.
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