The Burlington County Clerk’s Office certified the general election results on Nov. 22.
Six candidates, including one incumbent, vied for three, three-year-term open seats on the board of education in the Nov. 7 election.
Kevin W. McCloy received the most votes with 866 followed by Amy Lepsis with 815 votes and Steve Mosser received 812 votes.
Desiree Owle, who was seeking her first elected seat, received 761 votes, Nik Tama received 676 votes, and Jennifer Tyler received 596 votes.
There were 61 personal choice votes.
Ahead of the general election, we asked candidates why they were running for an elected seat and what they would like to concentrate on as an elected official.
McCloy, who is in his third term, will begin his next term when the board reorganizes in January,
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am running for a seat because I have two young children who are attending school in Tabernacle and will be for years to come. I want to ensure we are building up our schools, our staff, and our students and providing support for the success of all children in the district.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
I would like to see continued improvement in our students’ performance. There have been many changes in our district over the past several years, including once in a generation facilities upgrades. We need to continue to focus on making sure the students and staff have the resources and support they need to continue growing.
Lepsis will begin her first elected term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I love our Tabernacle community and have spent much of the last decade growing and supporting our schools. I feel I have more to give and serving on the BOE would be the ultimate honor in giving back to the students, families, teachers, and community of Tabernacle. Above all else, I will advocate for our Tabernacle children!
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Collaboration. I will get our District on track with engaging the community and all Tabernacle stakeholders that we serve. To collaborate effectively, The BOE needs to be respectful, communicative, honest, and transparent. I will ensure that all stakeholder relationships improve and flourish.
Mosser will begin his first elected term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am running because I want all children in Tabernacle to get the best education possible in a safe and clean environment. Having attended the school board meetings consistently for three years I’ve learned that the board’s responsibilities include personnel and operational management which I have extensive experience leading as a director professionally. My intent is to leverage my management experience to help Tabernacle Schools improve and drive more positive student outcomes in our community.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
In this time of ever-increasing budget cuts, I will use my background in finance and management to help make the most of the funding we are provided. I will support the management of projects that align with the needs and goals of our Tabernacle students, faculty, facilities, and community.
