The Burlington County Clerk’s Office certified general election results on Nov. 22.
Four candidates, including two incumbents and a former board member, vied for three-year terms on the Cinnaminson board of education in the Nov. 7 general election.
Board member Daniel Evans ran uncontested for the one-year unexpired seat.
Christine Trampe came in with the most votes at 2,637, Kenney followed with 2,583 votes and Meeker received 2,339 votes.
Candidate Jeremiah “JJ” Horigan in his first bid for BOE garnered 1,292 votes. There were 26 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.
Trampe, who previously served the board for six years, will begin another term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am running for the Cinnaminson Board of Education as I am a mom of three and this is my way of giving back to the community we love. Not only am I the product of public education, all three of my children attend Cinnaminson Schools. Public education isn’t just my “job.” it is my passion. I have dedicated my life over the past 24 years. I bring preschool to 12th grade experience as having been a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now a superintendent. I am running alongside John Meeker and incumbent, Ed Kenney, who share the goal of “Continuing Excellent Education.”
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
I serve as the Reunification Specialist for Gloucester County public schools and lead school security initiatives in Gloucester County. Last year, I created the Gloucester County Reunification Response Team and ensured all public schools in Gloucester County follow the same standard response protocol and reunification method for consistency. I serve on the prosecutor’s School Safety Task Force as well as present best practices for the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. I come with extensive experience in New Jersey public schools and passion for school security. I believe my commitment will not only benefit our board of education but also our school district.
Kenney will begin his third term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am once again running for a seat on the board because I feel like I still have more to offer. I think our current board has done a great job of keeping this school district running effectively and smoothly. I feel like there is still work to be done and I’m not finished yet.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
One area I’d like to concentrate on is the continual improvement of our facilities. We are at a crucial time as we need to assure all five schools are running properly and long-term projects are continually being tended to. We have worked extremely hard in the areas of school security and curriculum and technology, while also filling several administrative positions during my six years on the board. I just think it’s important to remember maintenance is required on all of our facilities.
Meeker will begin his first term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
As our kids have gotten older and progressed through New Albany, Rush, and now on to the middle school, I have tried to find a way to get involved in a meaningful way to help make Cinnaminson the best possible place for families to raise and educate their children. I started attending the Board of Education meetings in the last year or two and believe that I have the skills, interest, and dedication to fulfill the duties of a member of the Cinnaminson Board of Education.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Technical advancements are changing our world rapidly. As a leader in cutting edge engineering advancements, I see these changes first hand. I want our children to be prepared for that world. I would like to ensure the district continues and expands their focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education. The arts are equally as important as the obvious classes in science and math. My most successful colleagues create art: either by playing an instrument or are members of the maker community. The skills learned from those activities are fundamental in succeeding in many emerging career fields.
Evans will begin his first elected term when the board reorganizes in January.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I feel it is important to have parents of students, currently in the district, as board members. I feel that it helps to have that insight into how the district is performing and what measures need to be recommended moving forward to provide the best education possible for all of our students.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
One area that I would like to concentrate on, if elected, is the budget. I feel it is important to see how our district directs our resources and how we can make the most of those resources for the betterment of our students.
Evans, who has been seeking his first elected term, has received 2,824 votes in his bid for the one-year unexpired seat. There were 18 personal choice votes.
