Election 2025: Jane Schrader Lynch For Centennial School Board

Candidates running in the Nov. 4 general 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.

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — Jane Schrader Lynch is running for a seat on the Centennial School Board in the Nov. 4 general election.

Lynch, a Republican running on the Democratic ticket, is among the candidates vying for four-year seats open in several regions. She is currently a Centennial School Board director.

In Region 1, it's Democrat Elizabeth Montalvo against Republican incumbent Flemming Godiksen.

In Region 2, it's Democrat Krista DiPaolo against Republican incumbent Mark Gindhart.

In Region 3, it's Democrat Karen Kreiger and incumbent School Director Jane Lynch, a Republican running on the Democratic ticket. They face Republican School Board President Mary Alice Brancato and Mark Werner.

Biographical Information

• Name: Jane Schrader Lynch
• Age: NA
• Town of Residence: Warminster Township
• Position sought: Centennial School Board Director – Region 3
• Are you an incumbent? yes, on the school board for 18 years
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Warminster Township – Region 3
• Party Affiliation: Republican, elected by Democratic voters to be on the ticket
• Family: Widow, three sons, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter
• Education: Business Administration, St. Joseph's University, Temple University, Bucks County Community College
• Occupation: Retired, Bucks County Criminal Division, Fiscal Officer

Candidate Questions

1. The public was against the hiring of the new schools superintendent. What is your stance on that?

The total interview process lacked transparency. Members of the Board were not permitted to ask any questions of their own of the finalist candidate. The Town Hall meeting for the public to meet the finalist and question him was not permitted. The press outside the meeting received the same treatment — No Questions. Due to headlines, along with a six-figure severance package, the community wanted their questions answered. The finalist was hired by the majority of five school board members to four members voting No. I voted No.

2. What educational background do you bring to the position?

I bring to the school board dedication, experience, and knowledge. I have lived in Warminster for over 50 plus years. I was elected to the Board of Supervisors, served 18 years on the Zoning Board, and 17 years on the Parks & Recreation Board. I'm a founding member of Warminster Soccer Club, and William Tennent High School soccer and golf boosters. Serving our community, I learned to listen along with developing new ideas.

3. What are the biggest challenges to the school district in the future?

CSD Budgets must be balanced: Meaning income and expenditures should be equal. No taking monies from reserves to balance. In the last two years, more money was spent than received by millions of dollars. This practice cannot continue: Raising real estate taxes on residents along with borrowing from set-aside funding. Hard choices must be considered, and school board members must look at all situations with a review from the public.