Three residents run unopposed for School Board
Editor's Note: Jane Wiseman, a candidate for School Board, did not return her information for a profile.
Jodie C. Lenardson
Age: 37
Occupation and work experience: Uroligic Surgeons of New England in Providence, R.I.; East Greenwich Pediatrics in East Greenwich, R.I.; Mercy Hospital Emergency Department in Portland, Maine; Owner/Manager of Statewide Construction in Scarborough.
Education and training: Associate’s degree in science; associate’s degree in nursing; emergency medical technician – cardiac; NFPA firefighter II/hazmat operations.
Political, community or volunteer experience: Brownie leader for three years in Coventry, R.I.; Rescue captain/line officer for five years in Coventry, R.I.’ Parent Teacher Association(PTA) member for six years in Coventry, R.I.
What are the biggest needs of the Scarborough School District?
In terms of space?
The district should build based on need, energy conscience and potential growth of the community.
In terms of instruction?
Educators need to be held to national standards, CEU's must be kept current and communication must be clear between faculty, students and parents. Testing needs to meet national standards and exceed state expectations at all grade levels and the students need to be challenged personally as well as academically.
Why should people vote for you?
I have been a Scarborough resident for three years, yet have lived in Maine for the majority of my life. Three of our children have attended Scarborough schools and I am aware of the expectations of my children as a whole and how to support the achievement of their success.
Annalee Ziman Rosenblatt
Age: 62
Occupation and work experience: Owner of Annalee Z. Rosenblatt, a Maine Corporation from 1978 to present. I specialize in the negotiations and administration of labor contracts; Thealan Associates ¬– negotiator and consultant, manager of the Portland Office 1973-1978; Grievance Administrator for the Senate Professional Association of the State University of New York from 1971-1973; Information Specialist for the National Education Association from 1970-1971, High school English teacher at Phoenix Union High School in Phoenix, Ariz. from 1966-1970.
Education and training: Bachelor of Education from Arizona State University; Masters of Education from Arizona State University; Certificate of Labor Studies from Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Political, volunteer, or community experience: School Board 2001-2004, Member, Policy Committee, Negotiations Committee; Scarborough 350th Committee, Chair; Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Member; Scarborough School Department Special Education Parents Steering Committee, Founding Member; School Department Finance Advisory Committee, Member; Scarborough Charter Review Committee, Vice Chair; Scarborough Chamber of Commerce, Past President and Vice President, member of the Government Services Committee; Youth Alternative of Southern Maine, Past Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors; Junior Achievement Project Business, Youth Volunteer; Mainely Character, Chair; Selective Service Board Region 7, Chair; American Business Women’s Association, Past President; National Public Employer’s Labor Relations Association, Past President and Vice President; State Civil Service Employee’s Appeals Board, Past Chair; Maine Board of Arbitration and Conciliation, Past Member; Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and Scarborough school department substitute and adult education teacher.
What are the biggest needs of the Scarborough School District?
1. In terms of space?
This fall the voters of Scarborough will determine if essentially another brand new school will be built and a massive expansion of a relative new school will happen. The current School Board determined this is the best option. If it does not happen, the new School Board will be responsible for assessing how to handle the space issue. All options must be on the table, including reconfiguring the schools and grade levels. The board must also address some of the maintenance and upkeep issues at Wentworth. This building may have not been kept as pristine as in the past in anticipation of tearing it down.
2. In terms of instruction?
Classroom instruction should be of the highest quality. An examination of not only what is taught but how it is taught and the expectations teachers have of students should be reviewed by the Board of Education. Measurements and indicators should be established to see how well prepared our students are after they leave Scarborough High School and whether they pursue higher education or the world of work. Currently, Scarborough is proud of the high number of its students who go on to higher education, however, those students who actually finish school and those who find they are not prepared for higher education needs to be looked at and the question of why they were not prepared addressed.
3. Other Issues?
Taxes – Being steward of the taxpayers’ hard earned dollars requires setting priorities; sorting needs from wants; partnering and sharing of services with other providers; making sure we get the best for the money we spend by instituting competitive bidding on purchases; and conserving energy.
Parental and family involvement – Family participation and parental communication with the School Board must be improved, encouraged, and provided for in a more formal way.
Transparency in board decision making – There must be more open and public discussion of how the taxpayers’ dollars are spent. The budget process needs to be more open. The relationship with the council must be improved. Public chastising of council members and their votes, parents who disagree with administrative or board decisions and board members who vote in the minority must stop.
Why should people vote for you?
Scarborough is known for providing a high quality education for all of its students. I will continue to work to assure that Scarborough students receive the highest quality education available while being responsible for taxpayers’ hard earned money and will encourage family participation and communication with the School Board. I care about the school system and the children we serve. My commitment to public service has been lifelong and the last 25 years in Scarborough.
Jodie C. Lenardson
Age: 37
Occupation and work experience: Uroligic Surgeons of New England in Providence, R.I.; East Greenwich Pediatrics in East Greenwich, R.I.; Mercy Hospital Emergency Department in Portland, Maine; Owner/Manager of Statewide Construction in Scarborough.
Education and training: Associate’s degree in science; associate’s degree in nursing; emergency medical technician – cardiac; NFPA firefighter II/hazmat operations.
Political, community or volunteer experience: Brownie leader for three years in Coventry, R.I.; Rescue captain/line officer for five years in Coventry, R.I.’ Parent Teacher Association(PTA) member for six years in Coventry, R.I.
What are the biggest needs of the Scarborough School District?
In terms of space?
The district should build based on need, energy conscience and potential growth of the community.
In terms of instruction?
Educators need to be held to national standards, CEU's must be kept current and communication must be clear between faculty, students and parents. Testing needs to meet national standards and exceed state expectations at all grade levels and the students need to be challenged personally as well as academically.
Why should people vote for you?
I have been a Scarborough resident for three years, yet have lived in Maine for the majority of my life. Three of our children have attended Scarborough schools and I am aware of the expectations of my children as a whole and how to support the achievement of their success.
Annalee Ziman Rosenblatt
Age: 62
Occupation and work experience: Owner of Annalee Z. Rosenblatt, a Maine Corporation from 1978 to present. I specialize in the negotiations and administration of labor contracts; Thealan Associates ¬– negotiator and consultant, manager of the Portland Office 1973-1978; Grievance Administrator for the Senate Professional Association of the State University of New York from 1971-1973; Information Specialist for the National Education Association from 1970-1971, High school English teacher at Phoenix Union High School in Phoenix, Ariz. from 1966-1970.
Education and training: Bachelor of Education from Arizona State University; Masters of Education from Arizona State University; Certificate of Labor Studies from Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Political, volunteer, or community experience: School Board 2001-2004, Member, Policy Committee, Negotiations Committee; Scarborough 350th Committee, Chair; Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Member; Scarborough School Department Special Education Parents Steering Committee, Founding Member; School Department Finance Advisory Committee, Member; Scarborough Charter Review Committee, Vice Chair; Scarborough Chamber of Commerce, Past President and Vice President, member of the Government Services Committee; Youth Alternative of Southern Maine, Past Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors; Junior Achievement Project Business, Youth Volunteer; Mainely Character, Chair; Selective Service Board Region 7, Chair; American Business Women’s Association, Past President; National Public Employer’s Labor Relations Association, Past President and Vice President; State Civil Service Employee’s Appeals Board, Past Chair; Maine Board of Arbitration and Conciliation, Past Member; Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and Scarborough school department substitute and adult education teacher.
What are the biggest needs of the Scarborough School District?
1. In terms of space?
This fall the voters of Scarborough will determine if essentially another brand new school will be built and a massive expansion of a relative new school will happen. The current School Board determined this is the best option. If it does not happen, the new School Board will be responsible for assessing how to handle the space issue. All options must be on the table, including reconfiguring the schools and grade levels. The board must also address some of the maintenance and upkeep issues at Wentworth. This building may have not been kept as pristine as in the past in anticipation of tearing it down.
2. In terms of instruction?
Classroom instruction should be of the highest quality. An examination of not only what is taught but how it is taught and the expectations teachers have of students should be reviewed by the Board of Education. Measurements and indicators should be established to see how well prepared our students are after they leave Scarborough High School and whether they pursue higher education or the world of work. Currently, Scarborough is proud of the high number of its students who go on to higher education, however, those students who actually finish school and those who find they are not prepared for higher education needs to be looked at and the question of why they were not prepared addressed.
3. Other Issues?
Taxes – Being steward of the taxpayers’ hard earned dollars requires setting priorities; sorting needs from wants; partnering and sharing of services with other providers; making sure we get the best for the money we spend by instituting competitive bidding on purchases; and conserving energy.
Parental and family involvement – Family participation and parental communication with the School Board must be improved, encouraged, and provided for in a more formal way.
Transparency in board decision making – There must be more open and public discussion of how the taxpayers’ dollars are spent. The budget process needs to be more open. The relationship with the council must be improved. Public chastising of council members and their votes, parents who disagree with administrative or board decisions and board members who vote in the minority must stop.
Why should people vote for you?
Scarborough is known for providing a high quality education for all of its students. I will continue to work to assure that Scarborough students receive the highest quality education available while being responsible for taxpayers’ hard earned money and will encourage family participation and communication with the School Board. I care about the school system and the children we serve. My commitment to public service has been lifelong and the last 25 years in Scarborough.
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