General Election: Lake Shore Board Candidates Share Views

Lake Shore has the only contested board of education race on general election ballot. Three candidates are vying for two vacancies

Lake Shore Public Schools is the only district in the city this year with a contested race for seats on the board of education. On Nov. 6, voters will select two out of three candidates to fill six-year terms. The race includes incumbents Susan Jamieson and Kurt Ziegler. Norma Rusie is seeking her first term on the board of education. Below are the candidates' profiles, listed in alphabetical order by their last names: Susan D. Jamieson  Occupation: I have served on the Lake Shore B.O.E. for 12 years. How long have you served on the Board of Education? I have four boys that have graduated from Lake Shore. Do you have any children currently attending the district’s schools? Biggest challenges facing Lake Shore? The biggest challenges facing…

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School Brief: Lake Shore Student Representative Takes Oath

Lake Shore High School Junior Alex Wielbinski recently took the oath of office to be a student representative on the Lake Shore Board of Education.

The Lake Shore Board of Education welcomed a new member Monday as Alex Wielbinski took the oath of office as a student representative to the body. Wielbinski, a junior at Lake Shore High School, will serve on the board for a two-year term and will bring a student perspective to issues. He joins senior Joshua Denzler on the board. "We welcome you and thank you for volunteering your time," said Gerrit Ketelhut, Lake Shore Board of Education president.

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Candiate Profiles: South Lake Board Candidates Share Views

South Lake has the only contested board of education race on general election ballot. Three candidates are vying for two vacancies

South Lake Schools is the only district in the city this year with a contested race for seats on the board of education. On Nov. 8, voters will select two out of three candidates to fill four-year terms. The race includes incumbent Ellen Dunn and district residents Michael Damiani and Charlotte Rebelein. Veteran board member Vince Marino, whose term expires this year, has opted not to seek re-election. Below are the candidates' profiles, listed in alphabetical order by their last names: Michael R. Damiani Occupation: Automotive engineer Resident of: Eastpointe Any children currently attending the district’s schools? Yes Biggest challenges facing South Lake: “The biggest challenge is to cope with the funding issues we have coming out of …

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Lake Shore Welcomes New Teachers

Lake Shore Board of Education approves hiring seven new teachers during Monday's meeting.

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