Election 2025: Santoro 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.

WARRINGTON, PA — Republican Elizabeth Santoro 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 Republican Roman Szewczuk and Democrats Katrina O. Filiatrault and Daniel Kimicata. All four candidates are running as cross-filed candidates.

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

Biological Information

Name: Elizabeth Santoro
Age: 62
Town of residence: Warrington
Position sought: School Board Director, CBSD
What Towns Does your Position Cover: Warrington, Chalfont, parts of New Britain Township
Party Affiliation: Republican
Family: Older brother and sister-in-law
Education: BS in Elementary Education, Master's in Educational Administration, Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy, and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility

Occupation: Retired School District Administrator

Questions

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

I am running for school board to bring common sense and balance back to the board. With my 37 years of experience in education, I will bring my expertise, knowledge, and genuine care for all students, families, and community to the board.

If elected, I will ensure wise and efficient budgets are developed and implemented. Rising school taxes are a growing concern for our community, especially our seniors. A comprehensive review of our budget is needed with a plan for reducing costs where possible. If elected, I will strengthen the lines of communication between parents, staff, community, and the board through open dialogue and collaboration.

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

Academics (proficiency levels) have slipped over the past few years in some of our schools. I would ensure the board invests in robust intervention programs for our students needing support in math or reading. In addition, I would recommend professional development for our teachers to equip them with the tools/strategies to assist our students.

Another major issue facing our district is the lack of following child abuse protocols. I would recommend a review of that process for all new employees during on-boarding as well as continous training for all existing employees.

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

I will bring stability to our district through collaboration and open dialogue with parents, community, and staff. This can be achieved through active listening and garnering feedback from stakeholders. I plan to be visible at our community events, school events, and other venues to listen and support our students, families, and staff.

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?

Ending the federal bureaucracy does not mean ending public education. It is a way to return control to parents, teachers, and local school boards. I believe in public education; it is my hope that more monies will flow directly to the states and local level. I would like to see more funding at the state level for special education students.