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James A. Garfield Local School Board {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

The board of the school district shall be composed of five members elected to four-year terms. Two members shall be elected in 2025 to serve a four-year term commencing 1/1/2026.OTHER indicates that the race is non-partisan.

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    Patricia A. Brett
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    Guy V. Pietra
    (O)

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What is the role of the School Board Member in the operations of your School District?

Training & Experience Twenty-eight years James A Garfield Board of Education
My role as James A Garfield Board of Education Member is to continue to advocate for what is best for students and represent the collective voice of the community. Additionally it is to build and support district leadership while assisting in establishing our vision and goals. Specific duties include the hiring and evaluation of the superintendent and treasurer as well as setting and approving district policy. I am privileged to have served James A Garfield Schools for the past 28 years and Maplewood Career Center for the past 24 years. I am extremely proud of both districts and the culture and opportunity they provide for our students.
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