I am running for the School Committee to give parents a greater voice and ensure that our budget is being well spent on our children’s future. Having grown up in this town and with a young daughter, I have a personal investment in our community’s success and a deep understanding of our values. My professional background in corporate strategy and finance, coupled with an MBA from the University of Chicago, has equipped me with the skills needed to accomplish these goals. My expertise in strategic financial management and data-driven decision-making is crucial for addressing the current budgeting headwinds our district faces. I have experience driving decisions across various organizational functions, setting strategic priorities, and communicating the rationale for those decisions to stakeholders. Addressing the significant issues of transparency and communication is a major focus for me, and I am committed to making substantial improvements in these areas.

Dear Sharon resident,

As a parent of three children, two of whom are currently in elementary school, I am fully invested in the future of Sharon Public Schools. My commitment runs deep, as I strive to create a better educational environment for all students.

I have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from SUNY Binghamton, I work in the semiconductor industry. Every day, I am faced with unique challenges that push me to think outside the box and find creative solutions. My dedication to problem-solving is unwavering, as I gather data, seek guidance from experts, and utilize analytical thinking to drive informed decisions.

I firmly believe that my problem-solving skills and analytical mindset could be invaluable assets to the school committee. By making decisions based on solid data rather than guesswork, I am confident that I can help shape a brighter future for our school system.

My priorities are clear – I am committed to promoting strong academic programs, advocating for financial responsibility, and fostering unity within our diverse community. I believe in celebrating our differences while coming together as one cohesive unit.

I am ready to stand up for what I believe in and fight for the betterment of our schools. Together, we can make a real difference.

Thank you.

Hello, my name is Allan Motenko. I was born in Sharon, went to East Elementary, SMS, and graduated from Sharon High School in 2002. While extracurricular activities and school work were my focus, I was also the kid who religiously started watching school committee meetings freshman year on SCTV.

I moved back to Sharon in 2022 because this is home, and my 4 best friends came back too. I am running for School Committee because nothing is more important to the success of my hometown than its schools, and I believe I have unique life experience to offer.

As the only person in this race to go through at least 14 years of Special Education as a student in Sharon, I know how challenging it can be to get the services you need for your child to be successful, and at other times having to advocate that their disabilities should not prevent them taking an honors class or two.

As someone who spent nearly twenty years as a college admissions counselor, I know that every student in Sharon benefits when Sharon is seen as having the most rigorous honors and AP curriculum.

I know too that the Sharon High School guidance counselors write some of the most thorough college recommendation letters in the country because I’ve seen it first hand.

I have spent fifteen years working in state government on disability policy, Human Resources, and Equal Employment Opportunity. I am responsible for protecting the civil rights of individuals with vastly different views and backgrounds. And I have been entrusted to use taxpayer money to educate and raise awareness about different cultures and ethnicities without ever taking sides or wading into political waters. And most importantly, I have worked to eliminate all forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying wherever I’ve found it. I believe this expertise is needed on the School Committee now more than ever.

I believe in greater transparency, public comment, and timely communication than the current school committee and school administration often provide.

But I also believe that the current school committee has worked collaboratively and tirelessly because they care deeply about the students and families in this town. You can expect no different from me.

If elected, I am aware that I will be the third member of the SHS Class of 2002 on the School Committee. While we grew up and remain friends, we are independent adults with vastly different life experiences, views, and approaches. Perhaps the only thing that unites us for sure is our affection for our hometown and commitment to supporting the Sharon Public Schools to be the best they can be.

If you have questions, want to learn more about me, or share your perspective, please reach out via www.AllanForSharon.com.

I hope to earn your vote on May 21st. Thank you.

Thank you, League of Women Voters. I’m Dan Newman. I’m a candidate for Sharon School Committee.

My wife and I have three children in Sharon. We’re members of Temple Israel. I’m an attorney. I’m a school council representative and PTO member. I also run a parent newsletter in Sharon with hundreds of families subscribed.

My entire family are teachers, including my wife, my parents, and my brother. My father was the principal of Attleboro High School. I have a special appreciation for the hard work of our teachers and administrators.

Sharon deserves to be a top school district. Sharon’s families pay among the highest taxes and rightfully have high expectations for our schools. The job of our schools is to teach students the skills they need to be successful. Parents in Sharon deserve a professional School Committee that represents them.

I appreciate your invitation to Candidates Night and look forward to attending.

My name is Veronica Wiseman, and I am running for reelection to the Sharon School Committee. If elected this will be my fourth full term. I received a BFA in Theatre Performance from Boston University and then earned an MA in speech language pathology from UMASS Amherst with a specialty in augmentative and alternative communication. Twenty-six years ago, I married Howard Wiseman (SHS Class of 1977), and we settled in Sharon because of its diversity, natural beauty and great schools. When our eldest daughter Giovanna started kindergarten at Heights Elementary, I followed behind the bus on her first day and never left. I have crossed paths with so many of you through my service in support of the PTSO’s, SEF, FAME, Sharon Girl Scouts and Sharon TV. Most importantly, I’ve spent ten of the past

twelve years on the Sharon School Committee working productively with five superintendents. I have built relationships of trust with our town officials and members of other town committees, as well as the leadership of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and METCO. I have collaborated with a generation of dedicated Sharon educators, grappling with the persistent and unique challenges we face. I have the energy to continue the work. With your vote, I pledge to keep our children at the center of decision making. To do that, I believe we must champion our professional educators, and provide them the support and resources they need to deliver on the promise of excellence and equity in our schools. Election Day is May 21, 2024. SHS 8:00AM-7:00PM.