WEATHERSFIELD Board of education

Four candidates are running for three seats. Only three candidates responded to the questionnaire. (# did not submit a photograph)
FRED McCANDLESS
Age: 68
Home: 3391 Lakeside Drive
Employment: Retired from the U.S. Navy
Education: Graduate of Reed College in Portland, Ore., with a bachelor's degree in political science
Family: Spouse, D. Todd Murdock; three children
Priority: To ensure that instructional and administrative staff provide the learning environment needed to enable all students to meet Ohio proficiency test standards.
MARILYN J. BESOIU #
Age: 57
Home: 1304 Northfield Drive
Employment: Sales associate with Pat Catan's Craft Cente.
Education: Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Youngstown State University; did post-graduate work in education at YSU and Kent State University
Family: Husband, John; three children; one grandchild
Priority: To commit to become an integral member in policy-making decisions while continuing to maintain a high caliber of educational values.
DEBBIE MAUST #
Age: 46
Home: 1909 Beaver Trail
Employment: Self-employed massage therapist
Education: 1975 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School; 1999 graduate of Youngstown College of Massotherapy
Family: Two children
Priority: To find a solution for the current tax loss situation affecting the school district.