The News-Herald Date questionnaire completed: 9/24/ 2013

Election Questionnaire
Office sought: West Geauga Board of Education member Political party: N/A Name: Sally G. Gillmore Age: N/A Date of birth: April 19 Place of birth: Washington, D.C. Home address: 13043 Fairfield Trail, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Length of residence in that community:42 years Twitter: ______________________ Facebook: ____________________ Campaign Web site: Occupation Retired educator, school librarian, teacher. Employer: N/A Business address: ____________________________________ Elected office experience: Served 32 years on the West Geauga School Board; Serving a six year term (2009-2015) on the A. Margaret Boyd Overseas Foundation (DKG), which grants Ohio scholarships to selected Fulbright scholars; Served three years on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Library Association (now, Ohio Library Council). Non-elected office experience (boards, etc.): Education (Please only list schools youve graduated from and list degrees if applicable): Paris American High School, Defense Department School, Paris, France, HS Diploma College of William and Mary, BA, Mathematics Kent State University, MSLS (Library Science) Marital status: Married Name of spouse: Richard

Name and age of any children: Christine, 32. Organizations: Ohio School Boards Association; American Library Association; Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators (currently serving Ohios 4500 members as State Finance Committee Chairman (2013-2015).

Should you be elected, what are three specific areas youd like to change, address, improve or further research, and how specifically would you go about it?: 1. Continuing to address the financial security and stability of our district is one goal. I recently worked diligently with our levy committee to present our needs for roof replacement which was explained to the community so that a 2.75 mill levy for five years passed and those repairs are now under way. Our first project was completed this summer and we will begin on the second phase, which will include beginning roof replacement (or partial replacement) on each of the other three buildings next spring. I support funding our district in a consistent manner without increasing property taxes. The school district practices economizing measures in all areas. Textbooks, technology and other resources and materials continue to be carefully purchased to continue to provide our kids with the first class education for which West Geauga is known. 2. Addressing the enrollment changes that West Geauga is experiencing is another need. Enrollment determines the size of classes, size of buildings, courses offered, staffing, and building configurations. It causes us to study our needs carefully and move forward prudently. For instance, we can offer a more complete choice of AP and honor classes when enrollment is open to students who help insure that we have minimum enrollment for these special classes. I would like our district to further research ways in which our students compete academically. As I write this, it has been announced that West Geauga High School has been recognized as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, a high school where students perform at very high levels. The 2013 graduating senior profile showed 67% of our grads entering four-year colleges and 17% entering two-year programs and/or military. I would like to see us find ways to ensure the other 15% grow in their accomplishments.

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Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you? I am the only candidate or Board member who has classroom experience as a teacher and professional educator. I have the history and the foresight to make decisions that enhance our schools with high academic ratings, financial stability, and facility upkeep funding, all at a time of declining enrollment. I would be pleased to continue to serve the community and the students of West Geauga.

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