Souderton School District Candidate News
Introduction of School Board Candidates, May 10, 2023:
*** IMPORTANT NOTE: The article had to be updated to include our opponents' information because they did not respond in time***
Introduction of School Board Candidates - Question about Book Policies, April 27, 2023
https://www.thereporteronline.com/2023/04/27/10-vie-for-5-seats-on-souderton-area-school-board/
***IMPORTANT NOTE: The article had to be updated to include our opponents' information because they did not respond in time***
News about our Opponents - Michael Barnacz at Moms for Liberty Conference
News about our Opponents - William Formica Appointment
Formica's Appointment to School Board - Transparency Issues and Extremist Concerns, June 28, 2023:
Letter to the Editor: Formica Appointment is a One-party Power Grab by Souderton School Board, June 30, 2023
News about our Opponents - Ken Keith on CRT, DEI
Ken Keith Says No to CRT and Implicit Bias Training, June 18, 2021:
Moms for Liberty
Moms for Liberty named as Extremist Group by SPLC, June 7, 2023:
Moms for Liberty - Beliefs, Policies, Boycotts, April 29, 2022
Souderton School District in the News
SASD - Parents Request Book Removal Policy, LGBTQ+ Policies, December 19, 2022:
SASD Ransomware Attack, September 25, 2019
Pennridge School District News - Extremist Curriculum
Pennridge School Board Hires Vermilion Education, April 27, 2023
Pennridge School Board Upholds Vermilion Contract June 22, 2023
Pennridge Sunshine Act Violation?, June 8, 2023
OPINION PIECES:
Central Bucks School District News - Censorship, Book Bans, ACLU Lawsuit
Central Bucks ACLU Investigation Update, April 15, 2023
PA School Boards Condemn Central Bucks, February 18, 2023
https://whyy.org/articles/pa-school-board-directors-condemn-central-bucks-anti-lgbt/
Central Bucks Conservative Board Candidates with Controversial Policies, May 2, 2023
Central Bucks Limits What Teachers Can Display in Classrooms, January 10, 2023
Central Bucks ACLU Lawsuit:
Press Release, March 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Slate of Five Candidates Enters Race for Souderton Area School Board Seats
Souderton, Pa. — March 15, 2023 — The Souderton Area for Responsible Leadership group (SAFRL) introduced their slate of endorsed candidates for School Board Director of the Souderton Area School District: Kristina Bertzos, Elise Bowers, Rosemary Buetikofer, Andrew Souchet, and Scott Swindells.
“We believe school boards are under attack by groups pushing partisan agendas. We have endorsed these five candidates because they want to work toward safe, supportive, and fiscally responsible school leadership that centers the ones that matter most: the students,” said Corinne DeGeiso, SAFRL chairperson. “These candidates have the varied experience and passionate vision that can bring about collaborative change for the Souderton Area School District.”
The group is focusing their campaign on these issues:
Innovative ideas to embrace our community - increasing school board accessibility and accountability to the community and using community input to develop a forward-looking vision for the district
Excellence and Environment - prioritizing a safe, supportive learning environment while attracting and retaining — and relying upon the expertise of — excellent teachers and staff
Student-centered spending - running the district like a school, not a business, and providing new insight to ensure taxpayer funds are being used responsibly
Each candidate is a resident of the district as well as a parent of students who currently attend or have graduated from Souderton Area School District. Kristina Bertzos, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and is passionate about children’s health and well being. Elise Bowers brings sales and financial experience and a longtime interest in public service. Rosemary Buetikofer is a retired public school teacher and supporter of music education in all forms. Andrew Souchet, PhD, is a process improvement manager and US military veteran. Scott Swindells, a public school teacher and dedicated community leader, looks to build upon the momentum from his campaign in 2021. Additional candidate biographical details can be found on the SAFRL website.
Numerous events are being planned for the public to meet the Souderton Area for Responsible Leadership candidates and hear more about their platform. Candidates are available for media inquiries and interviews.
Souderton Area for Responsible Leadership is a nonpartisan group of residents, taxpayers, and parents committed to public education. We believe the school system is our most precious community asset and it must be preserved through responsible stewardship. Visit the group at https://soudertonforresponsibleleadership.com/, https://www.facebook.com/Soudertonforresponsibleleaders https://www.instagram.com/soudertonresponsibleleadership/ and https://twitter.com/SoudertonAFRL
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