Four candidates are running for the three Fox C-6 School District Board of Education seats up for election on April 7. The candidates are incumbents Curtiss Frazier and Travis Lintner, former school board member Kenneth Woolsey and Joe Looney.
The positions are three-year terms. The school board members are unpaid.
Frazier, 43, earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Missouri S&T in 2005 and has been a principal engineer for Ameren Transmission since 2007. He has been the Board of Education treasurer for the Fox C-6 Board of Education since 2023 and a member of the Fox C-6 District Finance Committee since 2021. Frazier and his wife, Heather, have three children. Frazier’s first cousin, Amanda Wynn, is a second-grade teacher at Simpson Elementary.
Lintner, 41, is a lighting controls specialist. He is a Fox High School graduate and has an associate degree in computer aided drafting and design from ITT Technical Institute. He has volunteered through flood relief, tornado damage cleanup, assistant coaching of soccer and football, scouting for food, stream team cleanup and bell ringing for the Salvation Army. He has served on the Fox C-6 Board of Education since 2023. Lintner and his wife, Melissa, have two children. Lintner’s wife is a substitute teacher, and his mother-in-law, Tina Hayden is a substitute cook at Fox C-6.
Woolsey, 46, has spent 29 years in business, mainly working in excavation and concrete. He is self-employed at KJ’s Construction. He is a 1997 graduate of Fox High School and attended Jefferson College for two years. He served as a student leader for the youth group at First Baptist Church of Arnold from 2002-2019. He served on numerous mission trips to Mexico to build houses for squatters in Matamoros from 1998-2006. He served on the Fox C-6 Board of Education from 2022-2025. Woolsey and his wife, Bettina, have five children. Woolsey’s wife is a gifted-student teacher at Fox and Seckman high schools.
Looney, 56, is a cyber security engineer. He has an associate degree and attended multiple military technical schools. He also has Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications. He is a member of VFW Post 2593, is a partner of U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admission since 2023 and is a deacon at South County Baptist Church. He was a mentor of Fox High School Robotics Club from 2021-2023, president of Fox High School Wrestling Parents’ Club from 2015-2019 and wrestling coach for Fox Little League for 18 years. Looney and his wife, Jennifer, have four children.
If Proposition M is approved, how would you ensure bond issue revenue is spent to improve the district?
Frazier: If Prop M is passed, I would work to ensure the revenue is spent for the proposed projects listed. Bonds can only be used for capital work, such as building improvements. As board members, we have the responsibility to review and approve contracts and change orders, and should review and scrutinize all that comes for approval. The district had $150 million worth of building needs at the start of my term, and we have been able to reduce that by $30 million in my term. If Prop M passes, we will be able to reduce this by another $40 million. I will make sure we have appropriate people in place to review and challenge contractors to make sure the right work is done.
Lintner: We will be employing the services of Navigate Building Solutions, which is a company that takes on the role of an owner’s rep and works on the district’s behalf to oversee all aspects of the projects as they develop. They were brought in to assist with overseeing the projects funded by Prop P, well after many had already started. Navigate was able to rein in cost escalations and implement strategies that helped the district keep everything within the budget of the bond. They will be with us from the beginning on Prop M, which means we will have larger contingencies built in, and we will be able to capitalize on their expertise throughout the whole course of the project. With their assistance, I have no doubt that all the outcomes of Prop M will be positive and delivered as promised to the community.
Woolsey: If Prop M passes, I would love to use my construction background to help and guide in any way. During my first board term, Fox started Prop P. I was a strong advocate for hiring an owner’s rep to help with construction management. After Prop P started, Fox hired Navigate to bridge the gap between the contractors and the Fox administration. Navigate played a major role in projects staying on track and on budget. Prop P was a $40 million project, and the district stayed under budget while also adding extra improvements to buildings. Fox will continue using Navigate with Prop M if passed, and it will be far more beneficial to have them before the projects start. Prop M is a bond issue, and by law, bond funds can only be spent on facilities. That means every dollar of Prop M will go directly toward improving the district’s buildings.
Looney: I commend the school administration for their transparent and inclusive approach to choosing the Proposition M projects. It is vital that the public understands these funds are legally restricted to capital improvements, such as facility and security upgrades, and cannot be diverted to salaries or operational costs. My commitment is to ensure the responsible stewardship of these taxpayer dollars. I will personally see that every contract is meticulously reviewed to guarantee the best value for our community. Furthermore, I will champion complete transparency by ensuring all project reports, audits and meeting minutes are readily accessible to the public. This open oversight will allow anyone to track how every dollar is being spent, ensuring that these funds are used effectively and as promised to improve our schools.
What is your assessment of the school board’s performance in the past year?
Frazier: I would assess the performance of the school board in the last year as an improvement from previous years. There is always room to improve, but the current board is working hard to improve transparency and gather community input. District academic performance improved, and building improvements are being completed within the current Fund 4 budget dollars. I made recommendations to district leadership to start sending community summaries to the district after each board meeting, making it easy to know what was approved. I also suggested the board adopt a list of comparable districts to compare to, so when evaluating salaries, performance and staffing, we are looking at apples to apples. Making these types of improvements has helped streamline district decisions and helped provide clearer objectives to obtain.
Lintner: I do think that we, as a board, have been able to effect some positive changes in the district. A lot of what is involved in being a school board member is showing support to your staff and enabling them with the tools needed to really feel empowered in their positions. A good school board cannot be a dysfunctional one. We may have different opinions on certain topics, but this board has done well at keeping those conversations civil, and we have always been willing to listen to our fellow board members.
Woolsey: Over the past year, I believe the school board has worked hard to support students and keep the district moving forward. They have shown commitment to academic growth, responsible decision making and maintaining stability. While there is always room to improve communication and community engagement, the board has demonstrated steady leadership and a focus on what is best for students. Overall, I appreciate their dedication and continued efforts to strengthen our district.
Looney: In assessing the school board’s performance this past year, a mixed picture emerges, with successes in student achievement alongside significant shortcomings in engagement. While the board’s focus on academics is yielding some positive results, this progress has been undermined by a clear decline in community and teacher engagement. Major decisions were implemented with minimal input, leaving many parents feeling ignored and educators devalued. For our academic gains to be both meaningful and sustainable, the board must urgently work to rebuild trust and open genuine lines of communication to ensure the entire school community feels respected and heard. By fostering this environment, we can ensure our successes are built on a strong, collaborative foundation for the future.
Why should voters elect you to this position? What are your goals?
Frazier: As a parent of three kids in the district and involved community member, I look to continue the upward track of building trust and increasing transparency between the district and community. As the current staff continues to retire, there are changes in leadership coming, and I want to make sure that the appropriate leaders with the right qualities are chosen to lead the district into the 2030s. The district will be negotiating staff contacts, and we need to make sure we are able to offer competitive wages to retain quality staff to provide our students with superb instruction. I want to continue to keep the district focused on making improvements in learning with quality curriculum that keeps focus on education and not allowing other ideologies to creep in.
Lintner: I believe that I am a fair and honest representation of the community. Fox C-6 invested in my life growing up, as well as my own children in recent years. When it comes to decision-making, I am committed to doing my best to make responsible decisions and to weigh the impact those decisions may have on everyone involved. My main goal is to rally more community support and trust around our district. Many alumni have graduated to return, and I am one of them as a voice of the community with a love for our district.
Woolsey: As a candidate for the Fox C-6 Board of Education, I am committed to being a strong voice for our students, families and educators. I will advocate at the state level to ensure our district receives the support and resources it deserves. My focus is simple: continue improving the quality of education for every student while strengthening communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students. By listening to all perspectives, we can work together to make thoughtful, meaningful improvements. With my background in construction and project management, I will also provide responsible oversight of building maintenance and Prop M projects to ensure transparency, efficiency and fiscal accountability. Together, we can keep Fox C-6 moving forward.
Looney: In recent years, our schools have suffered from a lack of collaboration and a growing “us versus them” atmosphere. I am running for the school board to change that. As a lifelong resident, Fox graduate, parent, 20-year veteran, IT contractor and junior league coach, I have a strong connection to this community. I bring the leadership and problem-solving skills necessary to rebuild trust and unite us. My goal is to foster collaboration by building trust through regular, transparent and public communication; supporting educators and parents with the resources and respect needed for every student to succeed, ensuring accountable stewardship of district resources so decisions prioritize students and the community. I am committed to turning division into partnership and creating a top-performing school district we can all be proud of.
