WEST BRANCH | Board of education

Four candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent. Also running is Larry Romigh*, who did not respond to The Vindicator questionnaire on which this listing is based.
JOHN P. WALLACE*
Age: 46.
Home: 4705 Homeworth Road.
Education: Graduate of Mount Union College and 1977 graduate of West Branch High School.
Employment: Sales department at Butech Bliss, DMS Bliss,
Family: Wife, Amy; four children.
Priority: Ensure district maintains "effective" rating by state and maintain level of opportunities we offer students academically, athletically and culturally.
TERRY CRISS*
Age: 50.
Home: 14641 Beloit Snodes Road.
Education: Attended Kent State University and graduate of West Branch High School.
Employment: Vice president of Apex Control Systems.
Family: Wife, Caroline; three sons.
Priority: Make sure no student falls through the cracks so they are prepared for life's challenges by being fiscally responsible, best prepared and caring staff, keep parents and community involved in education process.
BARRY A. SCHROEDER
Age: Not provided.
Home: 12308 state Route 534.
Education: Graduate of West Branch High School.
Employment: Owner of Schroeder Enterprises Inc.
Family: Wife, Trisha; two sons, one daughter.
Priority: Students and school funding.