Meet your candidates
kacy knight
Kacy Knight brings passion and perspective to the Board of Education, ensuring that Fort Lee schools continue to grow as inclusive, forward-thinking institutions. With experience in education and a background in community leadership, Kacy focuses on policies that put students first while supporting teachers and staff.
paula colbath
Paula Colbath has proudly served on the Fort Lee Board of Education, advocating for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student success. A long-time Fort Lee resident and parent, Paula is deeply invested in making sure our schools provide strong academics, extracurricular opportunities, and the resources needed for all students to thrive.
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Our Priorities
🔹 Academic Excellence
Providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for college, careers, and life.
🔹 Fiscal Responsibility
Managing budgets wisely to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently, without sacrificing programs.
🔹 Safe & Supportive Schools
Prioritizing student wellness, mental health resources, and safe learning environments.
🔹 Transparency & Communication
Keeping families, teachers, and the community engaged and informed.
🔹 Future-Ready Education
Investing in technology, curriculum, and infrastructure to keep Fort Lee schools competitive.
Ensure parents are engaged and always have a seat at the table. Education is a team effort and parents are key players. When parents are involved, students succeed.
Support our teachers. They are the school district's biggest asset and they are the ones who are in the classrooms with our students, day in and day out, doing challenging and amazing work.
To stretch every dollar in our budget to get maximum benefit in the classroom and for our taxpayers.
Legislation shapes, and often times, burdens schools. We will continue to track legislation that impacts our schools and be a strong voice for our schools and families.
College isn’t the only ticket to success and our community needs graduates for all careers. We’ll continue to push for vocational, trades and workforce readiness. High school should prepare students for life--not just tests..