Elections 2011: Scott Kerekes is Running for Copley-Fairlawn School Board

As part of our 2011 election coverage, Fairlawn-Bath Patch will provide profiles of each of the candidates running for office. These profiles will offer biographical and issue-oriented details about each of the candidates to help you, the voter, make more informed decisions at the ballot box.

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Age:  35

Occupation:  Commodity Manager CT/NM Plastics

Education: BSBA in Operation and Procurement Management from Bowling Green State University

Political Affiliation: Non-partisan race

Office Sought: Copley-Fairlawn Board of Education

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Non-partisan race

(According to the Summit County Board of Elections, Kerekes is registered non-partisan.)

Candidate Statement:

As a parent of four young children (Jarrad-8, Ashley-6, Emily-5, Joshua-4) and an involved member of the community, I have a vested interest in the school system.  With all of the changes that are being made to the funding of our schools, my goal is to be an active participant in helping Copley-Fairlawn School District set the standard for excellence in education, not just measure up to.  I can bring an invaluable set of skills to the school board; extensive contract negotiations, cost efficiency, and fiscal responsibility to help insure responsible spending within the school district.  If elected, my top three priorities are (1) Ensure fiscal responsibility - utilizing tax dollars most efficiently (2) Increase community engagement  (3) Improve the trust level between teachers, administrators, parents, community, and the school board.   Community members desire a good school district whether or not they have children who are currently attending schools. Promoting partnerships between the schools and the community will provide adequate academics and social support for our students.