This is an archive of a past election.
See http://www.smartvoter.org/pa/ch/ for current information.
LWV League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania

Smart Voter
Chester County, PA November 5, 2013 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
School Director; Oxford Area School District; Region III


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Nutrition

Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest.

? 1. How would you promote good nutrition in your schools?

Answer from Shannon Wells:

Engage the parents through district wide programs explaining the benefits of healthy eating utilizing social media outlets such as facebook and twitter along with the current methods of communication. Work with the administration to establish best practices in vendor selection of the food services. Provide resources to those that require special nutritional services.

Answer from Rich Orpneck:

Educate students via classroom instruction with good nutritional facts in addition to signs posted in cafeteria and student gathering locations. Provide good nutritional choices in the school cafeterias while allowing students to make their own decision.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.


This Contest || Home (Ballot Lookup) || About Smart Voter || Feedback
Created: January 15, 2014 17:16 PST
Smart Voter <http://www.smartvoter.org/>
Copyright © League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.
The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates for public office or political parties.