A Letter To The Editor From Central Regional School Board Candidate Al Aires

My name is Al Aires and I am running for the Central Regional School Board.

I am funding my own campaign, which will allow me to focus on the issues at hand, without having to be beholden to any political party.

As a former teacher, coach, supervisor, and athletic director, I have the knowledge and experience to make positive recommendations in all educational areas. I understand how a school district works, what changes can be made to achieve success, and how to utilize our revenue sources to the fullest extent.

As a forty-one-year Berkeley Township resident, I have a vested interest in the quality of our educational system. My wife of 27 years, Phyllis, and I are both graduates of Central Regional High School, as are two of our children with one other son presently enrolled. I am employed as assistant principal for the Jackson School District. I am a proud product of C.R.H.S. and have been inducted into five Halls of Fame, including the Central Regional Hall of Fame.

I believe in creating a balance between families with and without school aged children along with our senior community. We need to attract, retain, and support our staff, ensuring public safety on campus, development of our athletic programs, transparency, accountability, advocacy, vision, conduct, and ethics.

As an educator and father, I understand that the educational process goes far beyond academics. It is about students discovering who they are and what they hope to achieve in their lives. My goal is to be one of those people who help make those dreams come true.

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