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Two board seats on ballot; candidate stresses community investment
Summary
Board members introduced two candidates for upcoming Batavia school board elections and one candidate who spoke described his long community ties, pastoral background, and a pledge to 'invest into the students' and support staff if elected.
Board members announced two seats on the ballot and invited candidates to speak before the board. A candidate who identified himself as a local pastor described his family’s long connection to the district, said he and his wife chose Batavia for its schools and community, and emphasized a motivation of service rather than a policy agenda.
The candidate recounted bringing his children through Batavia schools and described becoming a wrestling referee and pursuing local volunteer roles as ways to give back. "I come with a heart to invest," he said, and added that his aim is to support teachers, administration and students so the community benefits from strong schools.
Trustees reminded the public that voting for board candidates takes place next Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The transcript records candidate remarks and the board’s encouragement of civic participation; it does not record the election outcome.
