Friday, September 17, 1999
3 endorsed for school board by new group
The Cincinnati Enquirer
A community group formed in the wake of criticism about how a Cincinnati Board of Education member was replaced last May has made endorsements for three open board seats: incumbent Arthur Hull, former Ohio Gov. John Gilligan and college professor Florence Newell.
With his high profile and experience, Mr. Gilligan will involve the public more in school reform and help lead efforts to change Ohio's school funding system, Cincinnatians for Public Education (CPE) members said.
Mr. Hull's record of community service and experience in picking a new superintendent and restructuring the district's management should earn him re-election, CPE members said.
And Ms. Newell, who teaches at the University of Cincinnati, offers fresh ideas and will work for greater community involvement in board decisions, CPE members added.
CPE members interviewed all six candidates Sept. 7.
CPE is a coalition of community groups including the Cincinnati Democratic Committee, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus and Cincinnati AFL-CIO Central Labor Council.
The coalition formed after the board appointed Rick Williams of North Avondale to replace Virginia Griffin, who resigned April 26. Critics said the board failed to adequately recruit candidates.
CPE members say they plan to become more active in the election process — even recruiting candidates — next year.
Mr. Williams and accountants Louis Buschle and Roy McGrath also are running for the seven-member board.
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