League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	John W. Mercurio Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Sycamore Community School District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

As a six-year member of the Sycamore Planning Commission, I prepared and presented analyses of financial, demographic and academic data to the Board of Education. I was an active member of the schools' Levy Renewal Committee in 2009. Also, I'm a taxpayer and a parent of five young children.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

1) Finances: I'll use my experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting the schools' financial, academic and enrollment data to make sure all taxpayers receive the greatest value for their investment.

2) Academics: I'll work to ensure the long-term excellence of Sycamore academics by retaining high-quality, experienced teachers. I also want to create a "welcome" program for new residents whereby information is gathered to enable the schools to better plan for future enrollment and academic needs.

3) Communications: I'll work to improve communication between diverse segments of our community, so that our schools work to the benefit of all.

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