At 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, the petitions were counted and three challengers have brought a variety of options to the Clarkston Schools board of education elections.
Currently, Stephen Hyer and Ronald Sullivan are rerunning for 4-year seats, while barry Bomier hope to finish out the remaining 2 years from his appointment. Challenging for seats on the board are…
David Lohmeier is running for a four-year term. He is active in Clarkston School’s and in his children’s education.He attends all their school dances, parties and activities.
‘I am strictly a dad,? says Lohmeier.
Wanting to run for the school board for many years, Lohmeier said this election was perfect timing. He said the latest activity within the school board has inspired him to run.
‘I think I can dedicate myself to the board,? said Lohmeier. ‘I believe my chances are good, and the community has been supportive.?
Barbara Seiltz is running for a two-year term. She is currently the PTO president at North Sashabaw Elementary and the PTA treasurer at Sashabaw Middle School. Seiltz has also been a Parent Advisory Team member for two years. In addition, she is active with Spring Into Reading and Destination Imagination.
‘I am running because I feel I have skills to bring to the board,? said Seiltz. ‘I feel I can do good for all Clarkston kids and not just my own.?
Seiltz said she is a firm believer that as a board member you do what is right for the community, even if it’s not in the best interest of her own children.
Robin Matczak is running for a two-year term. Her involvement with Clarkston Schools includes school activities as well as working from home to prepare for future ones. She has been a PTA member for years, and said she has what is needed to bring clear communication the board.
‘I’m running because my exposure to how things have been handled has been unsatisfying,? said Matczak. ‘It’s all about communication.?
Matczak has years of experience in the marketing/research field. She feels her professionalism will lead to positive choices for the school district.
‘I want to be a part of the growth of Clarkston,? said Matczak. ‘When decisions need to be made, I feel I can address them with solid, researched answers.?
Matczak feels her chances of winning are great; she is seeking the support of friends and community members.
Continue to look in future issues of The Clarkston News for election updates.