BOARDMAN \ School board candidates Four candidates are running for three board of education seats. An (*) denotes incumbent.

Mark fulks*

Age: 53

Home: 658 Saddlebrook Drive

Education: Bachelor of Science in astronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1978; graduate of Boardman High School, 1974.

Employment: US Airways, check airman.

Family: Wife, Lorraine; children, Heather, Shawn and Brett.

Priority: Maintaining “Excellent” report- card distinction from the state of Ohio while contending with diminishing state and local resources.

Kimberly poma*

Age: 52

Home: 4900 Hopkins Road

Education: Bachelor of engineering from Youngstown State University; graduate of Poland Seminary High School.

Employment: Joyce Windows, adviser.

Family: Children, Jonathan and Ivy.

Priority: Maintaining broad course offerings and looking for the next way to save money in the wake of declining state and local funding.

nik amstutz*

Age: 46

Home: 851 Terraview Drive

Education: Youngstown State University, 1985; Boardman High School graduate, 1981.

Employment: Time Warner Cable, account manager.

Family: Wife, Virginia; children, Steven and Elizabeth.

Priority: Implementation of recommendations from the district’s strategic plan when those become available.

John landers

Age: 27

Home: 153 Wildwood Circle

Education: Master’s degree in engineering and management, Case Western Reserve University, 2005; Bachelor of science in computer science, Case Western Reserve University, 2004; Boardman High School graduate, 2000.

Employment: Case Western Reserve University, project analyst.

Family: N/A

Priority: To work with the board and ensure the district offers a high-quality education and prepare students for the future.