On Tuesday, May 21
Vote for
Experience & Commitment
Jeanette and Cheryl bring over 30 years
of combined experience working with
Suffern Central staff and administration
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Contact us at: KunowValenti2019@gmail.com
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
JEANETTE
"My husband Wayne and I have lived in the district for 35 years. We saw our 4 children through the school system, Stephanie graduated in 2005, Brittany in 2009, Ashley in 2011, and Zachary in 2017. I have actively volunteered for both the district and the community . Before choosing to become a full-time, stay-at-home mom, I worked as a paralegal. In addition, to volunteering for the district and several not for profit community organizations, I create custom goodies and party favors.
CHERYL
Anthony and I have lived in the district since we were married 25 years ago. Our son Bryan graduated in 2016, and Nick is in the Class of 2021. I am a Human Resources professional for a non-profit agency. I have training and experience in several skills that directly relate to BOE duties, budgeting and financial management. As a parent volunteer and PTA officer, I have worked to support our administration, faculty and students.
What we bring
CHERYL
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15 years dedicated service as Suffern school volunteer
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BOE committee volunteer for Advocacy, Strategic Planning, Redistricting, Superintendent
search, and more
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PTA officer for Cherry Lane, SMS, SHS, PTA Council and Central Hudson Region PTA
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Coordinator of programs & assemblies for students and parents on topics including academic stress, suicide, mental health, substance abuse, teen driving safety, bullying, character
development, DASA and more
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25+ years of professional experience and training in leadership & development, budgeting, forecasting & financial management, negotiating and partnership development
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Society for Human Resource Management- Certified Professional 2019
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Recipient Lifetime PTA Membership Award
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Attended workshop for Prospective School Board Members, April 2019
JEANETTE
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25 years dedicated volunteer service for Suffern schools.
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PTA President of Cherry Lane, SMS, SHS, PTA
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Council
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Past member of Central Hudson Region PTA
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Current Parent Advocate for Special Education Students: 13+ years
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Past Board Member Suffern Swimming & Diving Booster Club
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Suffern Junior Woman’s Club Member, 28 years
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President Suffern Sea Lions Swim, Non-Profit 501-C, 10+ years
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Girl Scout Leader 15 years
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Reach Foundation Honoree for service to PTA, Scouting & Community
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Recipient of Lifetime PTA Membership Award
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Paralegal at Rubin & Rubin
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Stay at Home Mom
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Attended workshop for Prospective School Board Members, April 2019
Our priorities
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Develop an effective communication strategy
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Foster respectful and constructive discussion among BOE members
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Develop a true partnership with the administration
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Continue to move the district's award-winning programs forward
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Minimize the tax burden to attract new families and retain our current residents.
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Plan for the future: develop a comprehensive plan to address declining enrollment and create a 5-year budget projection.
Our pledge
We promise to be prepared. We will remain knowledgeable on
important issues that impact our students
and schools.
We will diligently research and review all material so that we can vote in a manner that always benefits students.
We promise to work together, but not necessarily to vote together.
Our individual experiences provide
us with unique and different perspectives,
as is true for
all BOE members.
We will listen to our fellow BOE members. We will seriously and thoughtfully consider their perspectives and expertise, as we work together to make decisions that are in the best interest of the residents.
We will treat all members. adminstrators, faculty, staff, parents students and residents with courtesy and respect.
We promise to control spending.
We recognize that we must ease the tax burden to encourage stability in our district.
