My name is Anissa Harris and I am currently running for the Butler R-V School Board. I am not very good at advertising or campaigning so I thought I would just cut straight to the chase and tell you who I am and who I am not.
I was born and raised in Butler, Missouri. Graduated in 1996 from Butler High School and have a lot of great memories from my time spent in school and some maybe I should try and hit the delete button on. After living a few places throughout Missouri, I decided that Butler was indeed where I wanted to come back and live my adult life.
I am married to Brian Harris who is from Bates County and works in Management at the Distribution Center for Walmart in Harrisonville. I have two daughters that are students in the Butler R-V school district and also two bonus kids that have already graduated from their high schools and started their own adult lives. I graduated from then Central Missouri State University, now UCM, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology.
I work for the State of Missouri as a Juvenile Officer for the 27th Circuit (Bates, Henry and St. Clair counties) and my office is in Butler. I have been in this position since 2009, however I have been with the Juvenile Office since 2003. Prior to that, I was a school social worker for a neighboring district. From the time I graduated college, I started my journey of being in “the kid business”.
The business of looking out for the best interest of the child. Making decisions, formulating plans, working as a team, and doing all I can from my side to see that each child and/or family I come in contact with has every chance to succeed.
I have been on the Butler R-V School board for one term. I have learned quite a bit about how policies work, how the budget comes together, how concerns are brought to the attention of not only administration but the board itself, and how we all come together to find solutions that benefit the district and kids as a whole. I am not done. I feel that I have more to learn, more to give back to my school that gave to me, more to give to the kids, the community and the staff of the district.
Now as for what I am not. I am not afraid of a challenge. I am not afraid of conflict nor am I afraid to stand up for what I believe is right or wrong. If you have ever had a conversation with me, you know that I do not mince words much and you will know where you stand with me. I am a definite supporter that people can agree to disagree while still holding firm to their own beliefs. We can debate and come to a resolution and still go to lunch later. We all should have a common goal - kids, education, staff and the district as a whole. I believe in transparency. I will always answer questions through my job to the best of my ability and if I do not know the answer, I will find it or find someone who does and pass the knowledge on.
I apply that to every aspect of my life. I am always eager to learn. Learn about laws, policies, statutes, guidelines, etc. The more I know, the more I grow.
I am asking for your vote on June 2nd to elect me, Anissa Harris, to be on the Butler R-V School Board. It is my pleasure to be on this board.
Thank you -
Anissa Harris