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Candidates at Clear Creek Amana forum emphasize teacher retention, class size and branding; moderators clarify write-in process
Summary
Five candidates at a Clear Creek Amana Community School District forum outlined priorities — teacher retention, smaller class sizes, district branding and stronger community ties — and moderators explained which seats will be on the ballot and how write-ins and appointments will work.
Lisonbee Momini, president of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District board, opened a candidate forum on the district campus, introduced Vice President Abdulman Bila and invited five candidates to introduce themselves and answer pre-submitted questions about their priorities and qualifications.
The forum clarified election logistics that have drawn community questions: Momini said no names qualified on the printed ballot for Districts 2 and 4, and that voters who wish to support Braden Smith (District 2) or Gabe Schapfeld (District 4) must write them in. Momini also explained that if Schapfeld, currently serving in an at-large seat, wins District 4 and resigns his at-large seat, the district would appoint someone to serve the vacated at-large position for two years. Nick Pfeiffer’s name will appear on the ballot for District 3 to complete a remaining two-year term.
During the question-and…
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