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Pat F. Gentile
1,930 votes
27.93%
- Occupation: Finance Manager (Procter & Gamble)
- MBA (Finance): Xavier University
- 10+ years as member of Madeira Board of Education -- President for the past 5 years.
- Previous to Madeira Board of Education: 8 years Madeira Schools Planning Commission member.
- Other past/present board member participation: Ohio University, Xavier University, Time Warner/P&G ParentTime LLC., Conde Nast/P&G Phys.com LLC.
- Family: Jacque (wife), Daughters (Betsy and Sarah -- both Madeira graduates).
- Madeira resident for 26 years.
Priorities:
- Remain a top school district in Ohio and in greater Cincinnati.
- Enhance community trust and support through open communications.
- Fight to change the current State underfunded mandate formula.
Kathy Hurst
1,726 votes
24.98%
- Occupation: Board of Directors, Printers Bindery Services, Inc.
- BA, Psychology, University of Cincinnati, 1977
- Graduate of Madeira High School, 1973
- Married to George, MHS '71
- 3 sons, Mark, MHS '00, Steve & Tom still attending Madeira.
- Madeira Schools Foundation/Alumni Association Auction Chair 2001 and 2002
Priorities:
- Maintain Madeira's tradition of excellence in education.
- Fight for local control of our schools.
- Fight against under funded mandates that tax our financial resources.
Jay Groenke
1,707 votes
24.71%
- Occupation: Internet Communications Consultant
- Education: BA in Business Administration - Wittenberg University, 1976
- Family: Wife (Peggy) and sons (Michael and Brian)
- Only candidate with young children in Madeira's Dumont and Sellman Schools
- 25 years of experience in management, finance, marketing, and technology
- Has extensively researched education trends and testified before state and federal legislators regarding the impact on our local schools
- Volunteers in the schools and in Madeira Cub Scout Pack
Priorities:
- Represent parents of school aged children & improve communication with all Madeira taxpayers
- Preserve local control along with the high academic standards of Madeira Schools
- Avoid higher taxes by monitoring the local budget and fighting unnecessary state mandates
Andrew H. "Andy" Garman
1,546 votes
22.38%
- Occupation: First Vice President of Gradison-McDonald Investments.
- MBA in Finance from Indiana University
- Currently serving four years as Madeira School Board member
- Lived in Madeira 16 years with wife, Jana
- Two children, Jenny & Jon, both Madeira graduates
- Past member of Madeira Schools Planning Commission - serving as President last two years
- Active in Madeira schools serving as classroom volunteer, Careers Day speaker, & music and athletic booster volunteer
Priorities:
- Continue fighting under-funded & unfunded state mandates
- Remain a top performing school district in Ohio & greater Cincinnati area
- Manage finances wisely & remain salary competitive with local school districts
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