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Randy Smith
7,182 votes
39.03%
- Occupation: Procter & Gamble Marketing 28 years
- President and Manager of Noble Properties Inc.
- University of Cincinnati BS & BBA 1977
- U C Graduate study in Broadcasting and Communication
- Anderson High School 1972
- Elected Forest Hills School Board 2003, VP 2005, president 2006
- Deacon Anderson Hills Christian Church
Priorities:
- Maintain an all-round Excellent School District
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Select the Best Superintendent to replace Dr. Patzwald
Richard W. "Rich" Neumann
5,705 votes
31.00%
- Occupation: President, Development - Mandalay Baseball Properties
- Forest Hills School Board Member 1998-2005
- Elected to Forest Hills School Board twice previously in 1997 and 2001
- President, Forest Hills School Board 2001 & 2005
- Vice President, Forest Hills School Board 2000, 2003 & 2004
- Elder, Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Priorities:
- New Superintendent Search and Selection
- Maintain Academic Success - Seven Consecutive Years Rated "Excellent" by ODE
- Continue Outstanding Record of Fiscal Responsibility While Addressing District Facilities Issues
Rachel Ann (Baker) Newman
3,963 votes
21.54%
- Occupation: Educator
- Teacher in Ohio public schools 1987-2007
- Post-graduate work at UC 1986-1987
- Trust Administrator at local bank 1984-1986
- Babson College (MBA) 1984
- Denison University (Bachelor of Arts) 1982
Priorities:
- Maintain the tradition excellence in Forest Hills Local School District and improve the quality of education offered to all students.
- Ensure that the district remains on solid financial ground.
- Work to improve the district facilities to ensure that all school buildings are safe, accessible, and up-to-date.
Nicolas Schmelzer
1,551 votes
8.43%
- Occupation: Tax Counsel
- Attorney
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Husband and father of five (5) young children
Priorities:
- Invest in Math & Science Programs
- Invest in Quality of Teachers
- Conservative Stewardship of Taxpayer Funds
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Official Information
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