New BOE member for 2009

[patriot2415]

Hello everyone. As some of you may or may not know, Frank Presuto will not be seeking re-election to the Plainedge School Board this year. Frank has been a valued board member for the community and I hope you join me in thanking him for his service.


There is a person running for Franks vacant seat who many of us know and I hope those who don't do get to know her.

Anne Weeks, has over the years has been a vocal resident on all issues concerning our children. Her passion for the well being of the students and the district is outstanding. Her dedication to detail and bringing information to board meetings as a resident is unsurpassed. (Please see attached for information on Anne)


I know Anne personally (don't hold that against her !!!) and she is an intelligent, resourceful and energetic individual. We worked together with many other residents raising the funds to restore sports and clubs in 2005 and again on the Plainedge Tax Reform Committee in 2006, where we lobbied the state to increase aid to the district. I believe her business achievements, her involvement in community activities, and her willingness to be outspoken at board meeting on behalf of the community make her a perfect choice for the open BOE seat.


If you know Anne, you'll understand what I am saying. If you don't, I ask that you find out about her, for when you do, I'm sure you will want to vote for her and have Anne Weeks represent our community.

If you can find the time to pass this on to your organizations or neighbors it would be appreciated.



I wish the community good luck in the upcoming budget vote and Packard deal.

Have a great summer !

Thank you,

Phil Toscano

www.anneweeksforboardofeducation.com/

[workingmom]

Thank you Phil!! I also thank Frank for his service - he did a great job representing the community.

My name is Anne Weeks and I have decided to run for the Plainedge Board of Education as I believe I can also do a good job if I am elected. I have created a website so you can review my background, qualifications and platform to make and educated decision:

www.anneweeksforboardofeducation.com

Please help get the word out about my candidacy as well as the budget vote!!

My focus for the Board of Ed is:

**Work to effectively balance residents’ tax burdens with the need to provide our children with an outstanding education

**Support the current Packard Proposal

**Work with and provide guidance to the school district in their upcoming negotiations with the teachers contracts

**Support enhanced alcohol and drug prevention programs

**Remain passionate in my commitment to our community and children

My email address for the campaign is: [e-mail]. Please feel free to email me any questions or concerns you have. I can also send you my flyer if you like and you can pass it on to your friends and neighbors!

Thanks. I look forward to the hard work (and fun) ahead!!

Anne.

[fpresuto]

Anne, Phil, and all-

Thank you all for the kind words. It has been a pleasure and I want to thank the entire community for the opportunity to serve you.

Hopefully, for all, the main focus is getting this budget passed. Our budget to budget increase is lower then it has been in over 10 years and, at the same time, remarkably, our per pupil spending has increased.

As for the BOE seats
Anne - I wish you, Maryanne Capone and Mary Lowe the very best and if anyone has been paying attention - we should see you all representing our community come July. It has been really clear to me that not only based upon the dedication and involvement of you 3 ladies that you are the best to represent us - but more specifically by your actions. The dedication that these 3 women have shown to the children and community of Plainedge goes un-matched.
They (unlike other candidates, whom claim to want to work to unify a BOE without any first hand knowledge of it's inner workings and feel compelled to send out non-factual editorials to local papers based only on what they are told second hand) work clearly in the realm of facts and positive actions. For that, they have my full support and sincere wishes.
I wish you 3 ladies the best and you all have my vote !!!!!


Sincerely,
Frank Presuto

P.S. - Who knows - maybe I will run again in 2 years

[patriot2415]

Don't post threats !!!! ;D


All my best to you and your family.