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Southern Lehigh School Director {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

4 Year Term

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    Kimberly Jaramillo
    (Dem, Rep)

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    Luis Melecio
    (Dem, Rep)

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    Josh Rager
    (Dem, Rep)

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    Chris Sykora
    (Dem, Rep)

Biographical Information

What do you view as the most important priorities of your school district and how would you pay for them?

Campaign Website http://www.votejaramillo.com
Education Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine; Bachelor of Arts Biology, University of Kansas
Occupation Physician
Qualifications Adjunct Professor, Temple University-St. Luke's School of Medicine; Southern Lehigh parent; active PTA member and volunteer
Small class sizes, strong student support, and retaining great teachers are key to student success. I support investing in competitive teacher wages, classroom resources, and services like counseling and special education. I’ll push for fair state funding and responsible local budgeting to give every student access to a high-quality public education.
Campaign Website http://votemelecio.com
Education A.S. in Labor Studies SUNY Empire State College; NJATC Completion resulting in Journeyman Electrician Certification
Occupation Electrician
Qualifications Trained Apprentice Electricians, Guitar Tutor, SLSD Parent, Safety Committee Member Analyzing Policies & Procedures
Our district’s top priorities are ensuring a safe learning environment, supporting all students with necessary resources, and fostering communication between the board, administration, educators, parents, students, and the community. To fund these, we must focus on clear planning, thoughtful resource allocation, and being mindful of taxpayers’ financial well-being.
Campaign Website http://VoteRager.com
Education Washington & Jefferson College - Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Entrepreneurial Studies
Occupation Business Development
Qualifications Involved Parent of a Southern Lehigh Student; B-D / Project Manager construction field, Grad. of public school
Student achievement and safety (physical & mental), teacher retention, special education, and varied student enrichment programs. Funded via efficient budgeting, community partnerships, and sate/federal grants. Doing everything we can to help the teachers & staff prepare the students of Southern Lehigh for their future no mater what it may hold.
Campaign Website http://www.sykora4slsd.net
Education Master's of Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Cincinnati; Bachelor's of Aerospace Engineering, Penn State
Occupation Mechanical Engineer
Qualifications Spartan Parent; Engineer for 17 years; Problem Solving & Compromising on teams; Board President, Penn State Alumni Cincinnati
My top priorities are refocusing the school board on education—not politics—and expanding opportunities for all students. I’ll support career and tech programs, STEM, and dual enrollment. I’ll advocate for fair tax rates that fund our schools and buildings adequately and review the budget line-by-line to continue to avoid waste and focus resources on student success.