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Editor’s note: The school and city elections will be Saturday, May 10. To help voters learn more about the contested races in their communities, the Advocate will profile those races. Today’s candidates are seeking the District 4 seat on the Cuero school board.
Name: Pat Koranek
Age: 63
Office Seeking: School board, District 4
City and County of Residence: Cuero, DeWitt County
Current Occupation: Retired postal clerk
Why do you want to serve in this office?
I have served on the board since 1986, and I think I represent this district well. The students are my main concern.
What three issues facing this office do you feel are the most important and how will you approach them?
Budget – Try to stretch our dollars as far as we can. Try to do things long-term and not just a Band-aid fix.
Employees – The type of employees we have – administrators, staff, and teachers – is important. It is vital that we maintain and attract quality employees.
Parental Involvement – Continue to hire school district employees who attempt to get parents involved. We have hired people specifically for that purpose.
Address, phone number, e-mail address and Web site where the public can learn more about you:
548 U.S. Highway 183 N., Cuero; 361-275-5816.
Name: Bharat M. Patel
Age: 68
Office Seeking: Cuero school board, District 4
City and County of Residence: Cuero, DeWitt County
Current Occupation: Motel manager
Why do you want to serve in this office?
Education is most important for living harmoniously, facing reality, living a happy life and contributing to society. I have a strong educational background and worked as a professional chemical engineer for 33 years. My son is a chemical engineer, and my daughter is a computer science graduate. I feel I can contribute my experience and knowledge to the Cuero education system.
What three issues facing this office do you feel are the most important and how will you approach them?
Emphasize academics – Put the same amount of importance and enthusiasm in academics as we put in sports.
Budget – Manage and organize expenditures more effectively.
Team building – Increase cooperation between administration, teachers and parents to achieve higher levels of discipline.
Address, phone number, e-mail address and Web site where the public can learn more about you:
2125 N. Esplanade St., Cuero; 361-277-9502, home; 361-275-200, ext. 134, office; bmpatel@att.net; www.executiveinncuero.com.