Friday, August 06, 1999
Longtime member to leave school board
BY SUE KIESEWETTER
Enquirer Contributor
UNION TOWNSHIP — The Lakota Board of Education will enter the new millennium with at least one new member.
Longtime member and current President Donna Dolan is not seeking re-election in the Nov. 2 general election.
Another veteran board member, Helen Shumaker, said she has not decided whether to seek re-election this year. She is finishing her fourth four-year term on the board.
“I just think 12 years is enough,” said Mrs. Dolan, who was elected to the board in 1987. “After 12 years, I've seen it, done it.”
Mrs. Dolan said she decided two years ago that she would leave the board when her term expires Dec. 31. Her decision was reaffirmed after Joan Powell and Jeff Jones took office in January 1998. She said they have been very enthusiastic members.
Mrs. Dolan said she is proud that during her tenure the board and administrators were always able to handle growth — which in some years topped 800 students — without detriment to either students or teachers.
Three people have taken out petitions for the two seats, but only one, Martin Wisbey, has filed a petition with the necessary signatures.
Princeton Schools teacher Susan McLaughlin and Cincinnati attorney Dan Warncke have announced their candidacy and taken out petitions.
Born and raised in West Chester, Mr. Wisbey attended Lakota schools through the eighth grade and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1988. He ran unsuccessfully against State Rep. Gary Cates, R-West Chester, last year.
""We have a great school district. Like any district, we can do better,” said Mr. Wisbey, who coaches youth soccer.
""The main thing I'm concerned with is ensuring our expansion plan is the best educationally but has the lowest possible tax implications.”
A family history of service and the desire to better her community are what prompted Mrs. McLaughlin to seek a seat.
“I see this as an opportunity to serve,” said Mrs. McLaughlin, of Liberty Township. “We all have a responsibility to make the world a little better.”
Mrs. McLaughlin serves on the Lakota East Athletic Boosters and is on the board of directors of the Lakota Family YMCA.
“I support the current direction of the board in putting the focus back on educating the children in Lakota, and I support the teachers and administrators who have made Lakota the top school district in the area,” said Mr. Warncke, a West Chester resident.
“My priority will be to ensure that Lakota continues to provide all children in the district with an excellent education at lowest cost to the taxpayers.”
Mr. Warncke served as a charter member and the first president of the Lakota Foundation. He is also active in the Southeastern Butler County Chamber of Commerce, We the People Republican Club and Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
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