Write-in candidate running for School Committee
Editor's note: The following statement was submitted by Joan Frank, a write-in candidate for one of the two open seats on the Northborough K-8 School Committee. Only one other candidate, incumbent Shirley Lundberg, is on the ballot for that committee. The election is Monday May 12. As a write-in candidate for the Northborough School Committee I want to work on the challenges to make sure that our students are provided with the tools to learn to the best of their abilities. I want to be one of the stakeholders in formulating the educational plans for building project submissions so that we maintain these valuable capital assets.

Joan Frank

Since I work daily in the classroom under the structure of state and national educational mandates, I understand the educational issues necessary in delivering student services. Through policy implementation and budget development, I want to make sure that budget decisions are based on choices that directly support educational services.

My educational background is: B.S. Elementary Education, M.Ed. (Pi Lambda Theta) and a Master's Equivalency.

My career in education began in 1971 - teaching and later working for the Massachusetts Department of Education. For the past 14 years I have been employed by the Hopkinton Schools and currently as Reading Specialist.

A 30 year resident of Northborough I have served on the Northborough School Committee from 1994 to 2006 and the Northborough-Southborough Regional Committee from 1994 to present. I have been a volunteer for the past 21 years: member of PTO's, Melican Middle School Council, Peaslee School's Improvement Council, CCD teacher - Grades 2 and 10.