CAMPBELL | Board of education
Eight candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent. Also running are Robert T. Dolan* and Gregory M. Rosile, all of whom did not respond to The Vindicator questionnaire on which this listing is based.
DIANA PETRUSKA*
Age: 52.Home: 153 Tremble Ave.Education: Associate degree in business from Youngstown State University and graduate of Austintown Fitch High School.Employment: Internal accounting for Youngstown Barrel and Drum.Family: Husband, Gary; one son. Priority: Keep spending within the budget, encourage improvement in test scores with new superintendent and administration.
KAREN REPASKY*
Age: 55.Home: 483 Sanderson.Employment: Office manager for Jated Distributors, TNS Intersearch.Education: General business certification from Youngstown Technical College and 1968 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.Family: Husband, Tom; two daughters.Priority: Support new administrative team, be diligent in keeping communication open at all times on all issues.
PATRICK J. PICO
Age: 50.Home: 700 Coitsville Road.Employment: President of Acme Bonding Agency, Ohio Bureau of Employment Services.Education: Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, U.S. Army Military Police and Intelligence schools; 1973 graduate of Campbell Memorial.Family: Three children.Priority: Providing and maintaining necessary tools to improve education.
TONY KELLY
Age: 41.Home: 86 Bright Ave.Employment: Mahoning County Engineers survey crew chief.Education: Attended Youngstown State University and John Carroll University, 1982 graduate of Campbell Memorial High.Family: Two sons.Priority: Make it possible for children to proudly state that they are from Campbell and they attend fine schools in a fine community.
JOSEPH G. KRAL
Age: 74.Home: 635 Matawan Drive.Employment: Retired, G.F. Republic, Fitzsimons Steel, Steel Door, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.Education: Attended Youngstown State University, 1949 graduate of Youngstown East High School.Family: Wife, Monina; two daughters.Priority: Hire better qualified teachers, principals and superintendents, do background checks, no rehiring retired teachers.
JAMES CIOFFI
Age: 67.Home: 515 13th St.Employment: Community Service Supervisor Campbell Court, teacher at East High school, teacher and administrator of Campbell Memorial.Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees in education and administration from Youngstown State University, graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.Family: Wife, Lucy; two daughters.Priority: Improve academic services by getting parents involved.
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