Painesville City Board of Education
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Steve Costell
Mary E. Hada
Gerald D. Kalb
Steve Costell
Campaign Office: 762 Mentor Ave., #30, Painesville, OH 44077
Occupation: I.T. Systems Engineer
Education: Painesville City Schools Graduate
Qualifications for This Office: Parent of two children in the district.
Active volunteer in the Painesville City Schools
President of the Westwood Village Condominium Association
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Elevating the performance of our district is a difficult challenge facing our schools. Encouraging parental involvement and instituting proven techniques to raise the level of achievement from our students and staff is a priority. More classroom time dedicated to the core subjects and more assistance to children who need it.
Mary E. Hada
Campaign Office: 550 Trailwood Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077
Occupation: Real Estate Developer
Education:
Mentor H.S. Housing Credit Certified Professional, Certified Credit Compliance Professional, attended Lakeland Community College
Qualifications for This Office: Past President, Vice-President, current Board Member, Ohio School Board and National School Board Associations. Experience as a developer and project manager, Committees: Building, Transportation, Finance and Policy. Commitment to children.
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Work to improve the academic performance of all our children, provide the opportunity for them to compete in a rapidly changing world. Strive to provide the best educational opportunities for our children, provide fiscal responsibility. Complete the $91 million School Construction Project, with is On Time and Under Budget.
Gerald D. Kalb
Campaign Office: 62 Chatfield Dr., Painesville, OH 44077
Occupation: United Methodist Clergyperson
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Master of Divinity
Qualifications for This Office:
Very interested in Public Education
Background in Education
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
To continue to provide a quality education experience for all given limited financial resources. Keep the taxpayers informed and involved in the education of all children and youth.

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