NILES Board of education

Four candidates are running for three seats. (* denotes an incumbent; # did not submit a photograph)
JOHN J. TRICOMI *
Age: 52
Home: 573 N. Rhodes Ave.
Employment: Self-employed real estate appraiser
Education: Niles McKinley High School graduate; bachelor's degree in business administration from Ohio State University
Family: Wife, Nancy J.; two sons
Priority: To promote and be a part of a program that provides a thorough and adequate education for every student.
TERRY A. SWAUGER *
Age: 34
Home: 1480 Butterfield Circle
Employment: Attorney
Education: 1987 graduate of Niles McKinley High School; 1992 graduate of Ohio State University
Family: Wife, Kellee; two daughters
Priority: To continue improvement of the district's performance on proficiency tests, as well as to maintain fiscal responsibility and avoid the waste of taxpayer money.
WANDA J. BURNS #
Age: 47
Home: 545 Wymoing Ave.
Employment: Legal nurse consultant for the law offices of Martin F. White
Education: Attended Niles McKinley High School; associate degree in nursing
Family: One son
Priority: To make sure board members are willing to be accountable for their actions and are responsible to the needs of the students.
MARLENE O. RHODES
Age: 50
Home: 1405 Pepperwood Drive
Employment: Independent signing agent/notary
Education: Bachelor's degree in communications from Miami University
Family: Husband, Paul; two children
Priority: To find inventive, efficient and responsible ways to use our resources to achieve the goals of educating our children.