Election 2025: Lisa Mallon For Abington School Board

Candidates running in the May 20 primary election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Lisa Mallon is running for the Abington Township School Board in the May 20 primary general election.

Mallon is one of eight candidates vying for four, four-year terms, including some cross-filing as Democrats and Republicans.

Besides Mallon, the candidates running are Roy Bant Jr., Joseph Rooney, Brian Allen, Adrienne Fletcher, Republican Joseph O'Brien, and Democrats Angelique Frazier and Yaasiyn Muhammad.

Biographical Information

• Name: Lisa Mallon
• Age: 61
• Town of residence: Abington Township
• Position sought: Abington School District, School Director
• Are you an incumbent? No
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Family: Married; four married daughters; two granddaughters and two grandsons
• Education: BS in Accounting and an MBA
• Occupation: Retired Healthcare Administrator

Patch posed several questions to candidates regarding their positions on the local and national front:

1. What is your position on the proposal for a new middle school?

I believe more work needs to be done before deciding to spend $285 million of taxpayer dollars. While it's clear that upgrades are necessary, the proposed cost is excessive — especially when compared to many other similar projects.

This kind of spending could place a significant burden on residents, particularly seniors living on fixed incomes, who may struggle to afford the resulting increase in taxes. I urge officials to reevaluate the scope and scale of this project and explore more cost-effective alternatives before moving forward.

2. How will cuts to the federal Department of Education impact local school districts?

The change in federal funding will have minimal impact, as it accounts for less than 2 percent of the school budget. The state is expected to cover the difference to ensure continuity in school operations and programming.

3. What education background will you bring to the position?

Raising four children has given me firsthand insight into the importance of quality education and the needs of families in our community. Combined with my background in accounting, I bring the skills necessary to manage budgets responsibly and transparently.

I am committed to ensuring that every dollar is used effectively to provide the best possible education for the children of Abington and to help our community understand exactly how funds are being used.

4. What are the biggest challenges for the school district in the future?

The biggest challenge is maintaining a reasonable budget while working to bring Abington back to Blue Ribbon status. We are fortunate to have excellent teachers — the most critical ingredient for student success. However, all programs should be carefully evaluated for their effectiveness.

Achieving this goal requires strong cooperation between parents and teachers to ensure students are fully prepared when they graduate from high school.