Antoine Smith-Rouse

Antoine is a candidate for Boone County School Board District 2, driven by his belief in providing all children with a high-quality education within a safe, supportive, and inclusive setting. With a diverse family of nine children and experience in navigating the education system, Antoine is committed to empowering students, enhancing schools, and fostering community growth through his campaign. His focus is on ensuring fair access to educational resources, implementing robust safety measures and mental health support, and promoting transparent governance involving parents, teachers, and the community. With a background in higher education, Antoine brings a wealth of knowledge in educational policy and leadership to his candidacy. He has actively participated in boards like the Longbranch Elementary SBDM and the 2024 Superintendent Search Committee. Antoine's advocacy for inclusivity and equity is grounded in the importance of diverse representation. He champions the needs of all students and families, emphasizing the significance of addressing each student's unique requirements. Antoine Smith-Rouse’s campaign is guided by his core values of student empowerment, school improvement, and community inclusivity.