Election 2025: Filiatrault Running For Central Bucks School Board

Candidates running in the May 20 Primary for Central Bucks School Board have been invited to provide background about themselves and their positions on the issues in these profiles, which will appear individually for each candidate who participates.

NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Democrat Katrina O. Filiatrault is running for one of two open 4-year seats in Region 3 as a cross-filed candidate, meaning her name will appear on both ballots. Also running for one of the two open seats are Republicans Roman Szewczuk and Elizabeth Santoro and Democrat Daniel Kimicata. All four candidates are cross-filed.

Region 3 includes: Chalfont Borough, Warrington Township and New Britain Township (South 1 and 2 and West 1 and 2).

Biological Information

Name: Katrina O. Filiatrault

Age: No response given

Town of residence: New Britain Township

Position sought: Central Bucks School District Director, Region 3

What Towns Does your Position Cover: Region 3, which includes Chalfont Borough, Warrington Township, and New Britain Township (South 1 and 2 and West 1 and 2)

Party Affiliation: Democrat, but I am cross-filed on both tickets

Family: Husband and three children – two CBSD graduates and one CBSD current student.

Education: B.S. Elementary Education at James Madison University, J.D. at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University

Occupation: Grant Manager (for higher education)

Questions

Why are you running for school board? If elected, what will your priorities be?

For over 20 years I have repeatedly stood up for our students and our schools because I recognize the value of public education. Our school district has earned an exemplary reputation for the high quality of education available to our children. However, despite being a top public school district in our state, even our schools are under attack. Now more than ever, we need school directors who are going to protect and strengthen public education for everyone. I am running because I know I can make a difference for our students and our community. I have the education and work experience that have given me the technical skills to be a good school director as well as passion and an unwavering commitment to serving all students.

What do you see as the major issues facing the district and how would you address them?

Our district faces several issues right now, but the most important issue facing the district is our continued ability to provide high quality education to all students in Central Bucks. Today the attack on public education threatens to fundamentally alter public schools and the stability of the Central Bucks School District. These threats range from alternative education programs, divisive rhetoric, and policy shifts to large-scale funding losses. As a School Director, providing high-quality, efficient, and effective public education for all students in Central Bucks will be my priority, and I will work to ensure that it is not undermined by funding cuts, poor financial stewardship, the culture wars, or other distractions.

The past few years have been turbulent in the district. How will you bring stability?

I will bring stability to the district by remaining focused on the business and purpose of good school governance. Over the last ten years, I have witnessed through the eyes of my children how the culture wars have created a toxic school environment. As a school director I will focus on increasing educational opportunities and making sound decisions for the district.

What changes should be made at the state and federal level regarding public education and what is your opinion of what is happening at the federal level with funding and educational priorities?

Support from the federal level has taken a large step back and the future is less certain. Fortunately, Pennsylvania has a solid and well-established public-school code with strong special education laws as well as a system for special education compliance. We need to lean into what we have and advocate as much as possible for what we need.