LONDONDERRY — Six candidates are running for two three-year seats on the School Board.
The candidates are incumbent Steve Young, Joseph Caputo, Leitha Reilly, Melanie Tamburello, Michael Boyle and Glenn Douglas. Board member Ronald Campo is not seeking re-election.
The six candidates outlined their views at a public forum Feb. 18, saying they wanted to give back to the school district that educated their children.
One key issue at the forum was whether Londonderry should expand its school year or lengthen the school day to improve education.
Most of the candidates said more instructional time is needed — as long as it doesn't burden the school budget.
The candidates also were asked if they thought more school resource officers were needed. Each said having one resource officer was sufficient.
Boyle and Douglas did not respond to the newspaper's questionnaire.
Name: Joseph A. Caputo
Age: 55
Occupation: Family law attorney
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: None
What is the single most important issue facing the school district? How do we do more with less? Maintaining the level of excellence we have achieved throughout the district over the past decade while reducing costs.
Name: Leitha Reilly
Age: 42
Occupation: Substitute teacher, stay-at-home parent
Elective experience: None
What is the single most important issue facing the school district? Asked to "do more with less," schools will require continuous improvement in education delivery and cost management, utilization of technologies, and opportunities for enterprise funding.
Name: Melanie Tamburello
Age: 36
Occupation: Homemaker
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: None
What is the single most important issue facing the school district? The most important issue is balancing the educational requirements and needs of the schools with the shrinking budget, resources and tax base.
Name: Steve Young
Age: 55
Occupation: Marketing services
Incumbent: Yes
Elective experience: School Board, Budget Committee
What is the single most important issue facing the school district? Continued loss of state funding means downshifting of costs to Londonderry taxpayers. The solution is desirable commercial and industrial development broadening our tax base.
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