Brian Guistwhite

Meet Brian:

• Proud military veteran

• 30+ year district resident

• B.S. and MBA from Penn State University

• Real-world business and leadership experience

• Former district coach and volunteer

• Raised one child who graduated from WSSD

• Current school board director seeking re-election

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Brian’s Priorities:

• Manage finances responsibly and explore new ways to generate revenue

• Champion school safety and address concerns that impact the learning environment

• Retain and attract highly qualified staff and administrators

• Expand opportunities for students to enroll in postsecondary education, enlist in the military, or become gainfully employed

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Brian's School Board Accomplishments:

• Board president for two years and long-time chair of finance and policy committees

• Collaborated with business manager and finance committee to invest cash reserves thereby creating a new district revenue stream 

• Initiated and oversaw the integration of school security guards and school resource officers 

• Increased transparency by implementing the recording of committee meeting minutes and including the minutes in regular board meetings for public review

• Advocated for flexible instructional programs and ExCEL, the district's virtual learning academy 

• Supported expansion of West Shore Connect Program to enhance the academic and functional independence of recent graduates with disabilities

• Oversaw completion of two new intermediate schools

• Developed district health and safety plan for post-COVID return

• Co-authored original RFP for the hiring of a new solicitor

• Started transportation committee to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable student transport