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PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,1980 Candidates For School Elections 15 GERALD K. BUNTING An architect and chairman of the McHenry Plan commission, Gerald K. Bunting, of 4813 Bonner drive, McHenry, is running for a seat on the school board of McHenry Elementary School District 15. Bunting has lived in McHenry for 10 years and graduated from college with a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in business administration. He served as a member of the Valley View PTO for two years and also served one year as vice president. Bunting $nd his wife, Connie, have a son, Michael. Answer to Question: Among many factors, I am running for the board because I am mainly con­ cerned with the adversary position of the groups con­ cerned with education and want to help open lines of communication and feed­ back between ad­ ministration, staff and residents to maintain quality education. With the cut­ backs, cooperation and a spirit of togetherness are essential to successful solutions. I feel it would not be possible to directly answer until all factors and alter­ natives are presented. I would want active input from staff and residents, by committee, working directly with the board to formulate plans of action. I think there is still room for program adjustment in some areas and would actively support a tax referendum if necessary, and timed to be effective. KATHLEENCICHONSKI _ Kathleen Cichonski, of 1809 S. Fernwood, McHenry, is vying for a seat on the school board of McHenry Elementary School District 15. She has lived in McHenry for four-and-a-half years and is the manager of a gas station and grocery store. Ms. Cichonski has served for five years as a board member on a number of school PTO's and seven years as a girl scout leader. She and her husband, Walter, have three daughters. Answer to Question: I chose to run for the school board as an outgrowth of a genuine concern about where education in McHenry is heading. I feel that as a board member I would serve the community wisely and work willingly with other board members. I would work toward achieving a clearer understanding of where money is being spent in our schools and open lines of communication. (3-Year Term) Solution to the money , problem: 1. Eliminate un­ necessary costs at the ad­ ministrative level. 2. All expenditures should be re­ evaluated to see if they could be eliminated, reduced or postponed. 3. Investigate other sources of funding beyond state aid. 4. Reduce equipment wherever possible. 5. Reduce per­ sonnel without affecting the quality of education. 6.Reduce or eliminate non- mandated courses. 7. I will discuss a referendum only if all else fails. JON GEALOW Jon Gealow, of 2903 N. Bayview lane, McHenry, is ninning for a position on the school board' of McHenry Elementary District 15. Gealow received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. He went on to become a lawyer and is presently in charge of the Patent Law department of McGraw-Edison company in Elgin. He has attended graduate Business school at both Bridgeport university and Indiana University. A McHenry resident for seven years, Gealow is a member, officer and past Master of McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. & A.M. and is a member and Elder of Faith Presbyterian church. He lives in McHenry with his wife, Rita, and their two sons, Jeffrey and David. Answer to Question: I decided to run again for a seat on the school board because I continue to have a very keen interest in providing a quality education to the children of the district, including my own, within the financial resources of the district. The parents of the children in the district's schools and all other taxpayers in the district should not be called upon to fund any financial waste or mismanaged educational programs. If additional state aid does not become available , I support the present board's action in first cutting back on non-essential programs and equipment. Thereafter, all personnel not absolutely essential to continuing the current basic educational programs of the district should be eliminated. I believe that all concerned may find that such reduc­ tions, even if presumed temporary, may lead to re- evaluation of current programs, such that new, more effective and less costly programs may result. Since an immediate tax referendum cannot resolve the immediate financial problem, a referendum should only be- considered after it has been determined that adequate state aid will not become available for the next fiscal year, and that the reductions previously made have caused a clearly un­ desirable reduction in the quality of the basic educational programs of the District. ART NEWBROUGH Art Newbrough, of 4910 Pyndale, McHenry, is seeking a seat on the board of Elementary School District 15. He is presently employed in High School District 113 in Deerfield, 111., as a teacher, guidance counselor, con­ sultant to the state board of education and varsity football coach. Newbrough has been in schools and education for 12 years and is also the administrator of an experience-based education program. Newbrough attended Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a Masters degree in counseling. He completed further post graduate work at DePaul University and is currently pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Administration at Northern Illinois University. A resident of McHenry for three years, Newbrough and his wife, Flo, who is also a teacher, have two children, Brett and Tiffanny. Answer to Question: My wife and I have been in­ volved in the McHenry schools the past three years through our children, the PTO and the community task force for the High School District. I decided to seek election to the District 15 school board because I felt my current involvement and background in education might be helpful during the critical era we are passing through. If sufficient state aid does not become available, the schools would be forced to operate with less money. I feel a school board should bring into consideration every conceivable alter­ native to maintain the best programs possible in the schools. Reduction of programs, equipment, personnel and a referendum would need to be con- sidered.The most important issue in this event is the need for the board, ad­ ministration, professional staff, PTO's and community in general, to be working collectively on the financial dilemma. This would insure consideration of all viable alternatives and general understanding behind whatever course of action that was ultimately pursued. African Medical Practice Viewed * * * • Dr. William C.Dam, a medical internist and der­ matologist, will address the monthly meeting of the 16th district Nurses association of Lake and McHenry counties Monday, April 14. His subject will be "Lessons Learned from an African Medical Practice". Hie meeting will be held at the Cabriolet restaurant. Libertyville, with the meeting and program at 7:30, following 6:30 dinner. All dinner reservations must be made by April 11 with Meredith J.Anderson, 158 East Grand avenue, Fox Lake, 111. 60020. No reser­ vations are needed for the business meeting or program. To be informed, peo­ ple must first be willing to listen, and respect the opinions of others. " • « • • There's no rule in na­ ture that requires an in­ dividual to say what he or she thinks at all times. (2-Year Term) CAROL DOMBROWSKI A two-year resident of McHenry, Carol Dom- browski, of 1608 Morgan trail, McHenry, is seeking a position on the school board of McHenry Elementary School District 15. Ms. DOmbrowski has a liberal arts education and has served on the executive board of Hilltop for two years and as vice president of the Hilltop PTO for a year. In addition, she was a member of the Citizens Advisory Council to District 15 for a year. She has four children enrolled in District 15 schools. Answer to Question: I am running for a seat on the School Board because District 15 has educational and financial problems. Being a qualified, con­ scientious and concerned candidate, I can be in­ strumental in solving these problems. This will guarantee the students of McHenry a quality education and can be achieved with no risk to the taxpayers. Solution to the money problem: 1. Better management of available funds. 2. Reduce programs and equipment not essential to children's education. 3. See if replacement of per­ sonnel can be eliminated through re-distribution of the work load. 4. Eliminate the presence of a high priced attorney at all board meetings and hire a local school attorney should legal assistance become necessary. 5. Avoid working toward a referendum just to further waste money. NANCY GLOSSON Nancy Glosson, of 4703 W. Home avenue, McHenry, is seeking a two-year seat on the school board of McHenry Elementary School District 15. , r Ms. Glosson has lived in McHenry for 26 years and is a graduate of McHenry Community high school. She has served for the past two years on the Citizens' Ad­ visory Council to District 15. She has also done volun­ teer work for Landmark, Valley View and Parkland schools. She and her husband, Gene, have three daughters, all of whom are attending McHenry public schools. Answer to Question: I'm confident state legislators will fund us more money, but, regretfully, ex­ penditures would still have to be cut due to inflation and resulting increased costs for programs mandated, but not funded by state and federal laws. Solutions to financial crises aren't ever easy but re-evaluation of curriculum, specials and other programs would keep the basic skills every student needs, wlule perhaps finding a way to provide "self-supporting" extras. Genuine unity bet­ ween parents, ad­ ministration, board mem­ bers and teachers could produce an answer that would insure continuing quality public education. As a concerned parent and taxpayer, I want to insure and maintain the best possible educational system for our community. More than ever, it is vital for students to be well-educated to survive in a competitive society, and the board needs members willing to work hard to find solutions to the increasingly difficult problems education will face in the Eighties. EILEEN ZURBLIS A four-year resident of McHenry, Eileen Zurblis, of 203 Augusta drive, McHenry, is seeking a position on the board of Elementary School District 15. Ms. Zurblis graduated from the Muhlenberg hospital School of Nursing and has been working as a specialist in cardiac care at Sherman hospital. For three years, Ms. Zurblis has served as a member of the Citizens Advisory council and a member of the executive board of the Valley View PTO. She was president of the PTO for two years. "Her husband, Mark, is a senior systems programmer and they have two children, Lynne and Jeff. Answer to Question: I am genuinely concerned about the education of the children in McHenry. Considering the financial problems of the district, I believe the school board must now take a more active role in increasing state funding. As an involved parent, I also see a need for better communication and cooperation between the school board, community and teachers. If state aid doesn't in­ crease, further cuts and a .referendum, must be con­ sidered. Severe cuts have already been announced and our deficit is still $805,000. I believe cutting to offset a deficit of this magnitude would seriously damage our educational system. This decision should not be made by seven people, but by the entire community. • - ; - - , : 1 CHARLES D. BOAK, JR. r Charles D. Boak, Jr., of 4013 N. Hillcrest place, seeks his fourth term on the board of Johnsburg School District 12. Boak, a 22-year resident of McHenry, received his education in engineering and mathematics at Lawrence college and the University of Arizona. He is regional manager for the Life In­ surance Co. of North America. The candidate is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church. At present he serves as president of the Johnsburg school board. He and his wife, Natalie, have four children, Charles III, Catherine, Colleen and Robert. Answer to Question: Measures to cut expenses must be taken. These measures must be done on a priority basis so as not to affect the overall education of the student. Once the schools are forced into a position of cutting so drastically so as to affect the quality of education, there will be no choice but to seek a tax referendum. BARBARA A. STANELL An eight-year member of the Johnsburg Community School District 12 board, Barbara A. 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As consumers, we all see inflation^ affecting our budgets and we have to cut back in certain areas -- with schools, too, we have to cut back - ideally not existing programs. In the event of less state aid, we'll all have to take a sharp look at all the programs and, where deemed necessary, cut back. At this point in time, I don't feel the public would respond on a positive note to a tax referendum. STEPHEN K. WEBEL A five year resident of the McHenry area, Stephen K. Webel, of 5303 Wilmot road, McHenry, is vying for a seat on the school board of Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12. Webel is a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry for products related to animal health and received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1972. He was the president of the Johnsburg PTO from 1978 to 1980 and is a part-time in­ structor at McHenry County college. Webel is a member of Faith Presbyterian church, the Johnsburg Community club* the YMCA and the Lions. He lives with his wife, Janet, and their '* three children, Marcie, Doug and Lanee. Answer to Question: In addition to feeling a responsibility to the school system in which my children are enrolled, I have developed a sincere interest in the schools, their staff and students, from my in­ volvement in the PTO. I am particularly concerned about establishing priorities and maintaining optimum levels of instruction and programs during these times of financial restrictions. Because of increased costs facing our schools, if ad­ ditional money is not for­ thcoming from other sources, I believe a tax referendum will be necessary to maintain an optimal level of education. However, I also strongly believe the school ad­ ministration must carefully evaluate all programs and expenditures to determine if the cost-effectiveness is justified. McHenry County College (3-Year Term) Equipment company and the Sexton Motor Car company. He has also worked for General Dynamics and Matthews Farm Equipment company. H. VILA BENRUD H. Vila Benrud, of McHenry, is seeking a seat on the Board of Trustees for McHenry County college. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, with a minor in English. Ms. Benrud also has a Masters degree in educational psychology. A past president of the Business and Professional Women of McHenry, Ms. Benrud has nine years of teaching experience. An incunbent candidate, David T. Murphy, of Cary, is running for re-election to the Board of Trutees for McHenry County college in Crystal Lake. Murphy graduated from Brown University in Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arty^egree in International Relations. He has also completed courses at the American Institute of Banking. He is affiliated with the Illinois Community College Trustees association and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Murphy is an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal church and he and his wife, Connie, have three children. ROBERT SEEGERS Robert Seegers is vying for a position on the Board of Trustees for McHenry County college. Seegers has served on the Agricultural Advisory committee of McHenry County college. President of the Crystal Lake Fire Protection district. Seegers is also the director of the Illinois Grain and Feed Dealers association. He is a past member of the M c H e n r y C o u n t y cooperative extension service. JOHN D. SEXTON John D. Sexton, of Crystal Lake, is seeking a seat on the Board of Trustees for McHenry County college. An engineering graduate of Purdue university, Sexton owned and operated Harris Welding Equipment com­ pany, Barton Welding DAVID T. MURPHY ANTHONY I. WUJCIK A former mayor of Crystal Lake, Anthony I. Wujcik, of Crystal Lake, is running for a position on the Board of Trustees for McHenry County college. 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