GIRARD | School board

Five candidates are running for two seats. An * denotes an incumbent.

DIANE ALEJARS*

Age: Declined to disclose.

Address: 1187 Woodlawn Ave.

Employment: Part-time instructor at ETI Technical College of Niles.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown State University; graduate of Girard High School.

Family: Two sons; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

Priority: Build new auditorium and continue positive academic performance.

PETER CARDIERO*

Age: 77

Address: 540 Hazel St.

Employment: Retired

Education: Graduate of Girard High School; graduate of Ohio Northern University; graduate of Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Police Academy.

Family: Wife, Edna; five children.

Priority: Improving safety and infrastructure.

SUE ELLEN H. DAVIS

Age: Declined to disclose

Address: 307 Church Hill Road

Employment: Retired

Education: Bachelor’s degree from YSU in music education, voice and flute; master’s degree from YSU in school guidance and counseling; 45 hours completed in postgraduate work.

Family: A daughter.

Priority: Safety and communication.

RICHARD REES*

Age: 60

Address: 951 Davis St.

Employment: Retired

Education: Graduate of Bowling Green State University.

Family: A son.

Priority: Keep Girard among top-performing schools.

MARK ZUPPO

Age: 51

Address: 119 Chippewa Court

Employment: Account manager for Smith’s Medical; part-time treasurer for city of Girard

Education: Graduate of Girard High School; two years completed at Youngstown State University.

Family: Wife, Carol; three children; a granddaughter.

Priority: Keep moving forward in academics and administration.