Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

LeShae Hudson: In my experience, the best way the district can improve reading and English proficiency and test state scores is bridging the gap between school life and home life

Candidates for Joliet Public Schools District 86 answer how the district can improve reading and English proficiency and state test scores.

Matthew Pritz: I will continue to support our strategic plan, which emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement in the decision-making process.

How can the district improve reading and English proficiency and state test scores? Ziech: I believe that smaller class sizes, particularly in primary grades K-2 with paraprofessionals in each room would make a tremendous difference