Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Seven candidates are seeking five seats on the Shenango Area School Board. All candidates cross-filed on both the Democratic and Republican ballots. The school district consists of South New Castle Borough and Shenango Township. Candidates supplied photographs. Incumbents Jeffrey Ziegler, Sam Biasucci, Albert Burick, and Joseph Palkovich and challenger Merle Glass did not respond to a Vindicator request for a resume. An * denotes an incumbent.
FRANK R. AUGUSTINE
Age: 45
Home: R.R. 1 Frew Mill Road, New Castle
Employment: Augustine's Italian Village Inc., manager since 1980
Education: Bachelor's degree in health, planning administration, Pennsylvania State University
Family: Wife, Kimberly; two children
Priority: To keep the township a great place to live and raise a family.
JOSEPH SHEVETZ*
Age: 52
Home: 922 Pleasant View Drive, New Castle
Employment: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, toll collector since 1992.
Education: Industrial maintenance degree, Youngstown State University; Union Area High School graduate
Family: Wife, Kathy; two children
Priority: To continue to support enhancing technology curriculum and Web-based learning.