Editor’s note: This letter was provided by the Citizens Nominating Committee.

The Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) has completed its interviews for the upcoming Board of Education (BOE) elections, and has deliberated to determine whether the interested candidates are qualified to run for, and serve on, the Pelham Board of Education.

The qualifications that the CNC considers in a candidate for BOE include:

• Knowledge of current community concerns as they impact our school district
• Interest in education and a belief in the immense potential of public education in general, and our school district in particular
• Ability and willingness to execute faithfully the duties of a member of the Board of Education – time, effort, and responsibilities

The findings of the CNC do not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or candidates; rather it is the judgment of the CNC members that the candidates are appropriate choices to run for, and serve on, our BOE.

We believe that all four candidates who expressed interest meet these criteria. These candidates are:

John Brice

Vincent Mazzaro

Steven Shekane

Leah Tahbaz

Sincerely,

CNC 2018-2019

Lynda Banfield

Audrey Beerman

Gregory Breskin

Page Edmunds

Hanan Eldahry

Peter Loeffel

Maurice Owen-Michaane

Susan Reische

Evelyn Riedel