Corey McGuire: Clark School Board Candidate

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township School Board has seven candidates vying for three seats in the upcoming election on Nov. 2.

Corey McGuire is one of the candidates running. The other candidates include:

• Kristen Hickman
• Scott Bohm - incumbent
• Robert Smorol - incumbent
• Dino Bencivenga - incumbent
• Erik Jacobsen (Stand For Students)
• Diana Caamano Gonzalez (Stand For Students)

All of the candidates are running for the three, three-year seats on the board.

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Corey McGuire

Name: Corey McGuire

Age: 46

Town of residence: Clark

Position sought: Board of Education

Family: Married 5 years. Daughter age 2.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management, Finance Major – University of Connecticut
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Occupation: I have over 20 years of financial industry experience and currently work within institutional retirement plan consulting. In this capacity, I work as a member of a research group responsible for the analysis and selection of mutual funds for 401k/403b retirement plans of some of America's leading corporations and organizations. I am also a proud U.S. Army veteran.

Previous or current elected appointed office: N/A

Why are you seeking to run for school board? I am running for the board of education as a parent and taxpayer to be a strong voice for fellow Clark parents and taxpayers who are the real stakeholders of our school system. I believe our schools should provide a solid and relevant education to children that can prepare them with tangible skills to be independent and strong American citizens. I believe the curriculum should focus on Math/Science, Reading/Writing, Civics, and US & World History. There should also be a strong emphasis on individual responsibility and pride in the unprecedented success of the United States. I have spent time speaking with Clark parents, teachers, and school administration regarding the curriculum and I intend to be heavily involved with school budgeting to ensure our tax dollars are being most effectively used.

What is your stance on masks in schools? Mask-optional. Parental choice.

Should schools offer a virtual option? No.

What other issues do you feel must be tackled in the school district? Our "Stand For Students" ticket is focused on ensuring our district provides a solid educational basis for our children to grow up as independent, proud, and strong American citizens. We believe the Clark school district should focus on the below immediate priorities:

1. Schools need to be open for full-time instruction
2. Prioritize curriculum directly relevant to real world success
3. Respect for and transparency with parents and teachers
4. Fiscal responsibility

What sets you apart from the challenging candidates? I am just a regular parent with no ties to government. I have worked in the private sector my entire career and I intend to bring a fresh perspective to the Clark Board of Education as a patriotic citizen and a taxpayer.

What else would you like to share about yourself or your campaign? I am running together with Erik Jacobsen and Diana Caamano Gonzalez. We "Stand For Students". Read more about us at facebook.com/ClarkStandForStudents.