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The Board of the Rootstown Local School District shall be composed of five members elected to four-year terms. Three members were last elected in 2021. Two members will be elected in 2023 to serve a four-year term commencing 1/1/2024.NP indicates that the race is non-partisan.

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    Matt Collins
    (O)

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    Lisa Kinter
    (O)

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    Donna Shipman
    (O)

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    Tom Siciliano
    (O)

Biographical Information

1. What are the current challenges facing your school district and how would you address them?

2. How would you be an effective school board member?

3. What is the responsibility of a board member in addressing emerging controversies?

Campaign Mailing Address 4543 lakewood road
Ravenna, OH 44266
Campaign Phone Number 3306710160
Campaign Email roverswin@aol.com
Education High School, Some College
Training & Experience Havre Chevrolet Oldsmobile 1984 - 2004 (Service & Parts Director) Rootstown Local Schools 2004 - 2024 (Director of Transportation, Buildings and Grounds)
I see facilities as a huge obstacle and would like to work to put our students and staff into a better learning environment. I also would like to make more electives available to help our students with more aspects of life that is ahead of them.
I have always worked well with others and listened to what people have to say. I feel listening to others and getting proper information helps make decisions easier. Having strong leadership with people you trust and can work with. We as board members are here to set policy that will help our students and staff today and into the future.
To be honest and as transparent as the state allows. Address them in a timely manner but take the appropriate time to get all sides of what the issue or issues may be.
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Campaign Mailing Address 4900 Camp Rd
Rootstown, OH 44272
Campaign Phone Number 3303252176
Education Rootstown Local Schools
Training & Experience Current school board member
Volunteer & Community Service Past volunteer football coach and officer with Rootstown Youth Football
The biggest challenge is and has been funding, or lack of it from the state. The requirements are expanding and the funding does not keep up. We have just recently entered into an agreement with Waterloo to employ a treasurer that will serve both of our districts to try to control our increasing expenses.
Taking the time to listen to the concerns of the community and still make decisions that will advance all of the students.
As local school board members, we cannot get involved in the growing divide that is happening in our country now. As an elected official, we need to try to address the needs at our schools and stay out of the political views at the federal level.