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Williamsville school board candidates outline priorities, ask for votes on May 19
Summary
Four candidates for the Williamsville Central School District board presented video statements describing backgrounds, priorities and reasons to vote on May 19; themes included fiscal transparency, student supports, curriculum values and experience on district committees.
Four candidates for the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education released short video statements outlining their backgrounds and priorities ahead of the May 19 election.
Lauren Schellinger, a candidate for the school board, said she and her husband have lived in Williamsville for 17 years and that her children attend Mill Middle School and Forest Elementary. Schellinger said her career in commercial banking and service as a treasurer and finance-committee member for local nonprofits and PTAs inform her pledge to pursue fiscal stability and budgetary transparency. "I believe a strong public education system is crucial to a well-functioning society," Schellinger said, and she named academic rigor, integrated special education services and varied occupational training programs as priorities.
Michael Buscaglia, identified as candidate 2A and seeking re-election, said he wants to continue improving relationships and communication within the district. Buscaglia described himself as a lifelong Williamsville resident and a teacher of more than 19 years who has served as a building representative and union leader; he said board decisions should put students first and support teachers and administrators.
Philip G. Danielson framed his campaign in a values-based approach, identifying himself as a "Christian Conservative Republican" and urging that curriculum and materials be judged by three questions: "Is it TRUE? Is it RIGHT? Is it GOOD?" He said education should reinforce what he described as factual knowledge and moral instruction.
Dr. Kerry Spicer, a current member of the Board of Education since 2023, detailed her committee work, including service on onboarding, policy, student board liaison duties and the Special Education Advisory Council. Spicer also cited her professional role as vice president for student affairs at Daemen University and her work chairing the university’s emergency response team; she said advocacy, communication and excellence will guide her continued service on the board.
None of the videos announced new board actions or formal motions; each candidate closed by asking viewers for support in the May 19 election. The videos do not specify a forum or further public meeting date for candidate forums or debates.
