The Plano Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum today for the Plano ISD board of trustees election. Twelve candidates are running for the election, which takes place on May 6. There are four seats up for grabs: Place 1, 2, 3 and 6. Yvette Jackson, who's running for Place 3, and Incumbent Marylin Hinton, who's running for re-election for Place 6, were not in attendance. Here is how the candidates answered the Chamber's questions: Question: There has been an increased focus on career and technical education. What are your thoughts regarding this type of training and curriculum?    Place 1 candidates Place 2 candidates Place 3 candidates Place 6 candidates Question: Plano's always been known for its great schools. What are you interested in doing in order to maintain that status, not just for those that are currently in our community and in the district but also for those that are moving into the district?   Place 1 candidates Place 2 candidates Place 3 candidates Place 6 candidates Question: Studies show that students experience increased success when they participate in an early childhood program. What do you think PISD could do better to prepare our students at a young age for success?   Place 1 candidates Place 2 candidates Place 3 candidates Place 6 candidates
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