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LWV League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Chester County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
School Director; Oxford Area School District; Region III; Democratic Party


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Nutrition

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? 1. How would you promote good nutrition in your schools?

Answer from Rich Orpneck:

Educate students via classroom instruction with good nutritional facts in addition to signs posted in cafeteria and student gathering locations. Provide good nutritional choices in the school cafeterias while allowing students to make their own decision.

Answer from Shannon Wells:

Engage the parents through district wide programs explaining the benefits of healthy eating utilizing social media outlets such as facebook and twitter along with the current methods of communication. Work with the administration to establish best practices in vendor selection of the food services. Provide resources to those that require special nutritional services.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.


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