North Allegheny School Board Winners: Time for ‘New Ideas’
Propelled by their unified opposition to closing any of North Allegheny’s elementary schools, newcomers Scott Russell and Tara Fisher, along with incumbent Ralph Pagone swept both parties’ primaries for North Allegheny school director Tuesday.
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Primary 2013/North: Small turnout equals some big changes
The results for North Allegheny school board show “there is a strong sentiment to move the district forward with new ideas and initiatives,” said Tara Fisher, who won nominations for the Republican and Democratic ballots in November, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division.
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Congratulations to the Save NA Schools candidates. They showed tireless devotion to our community appeal to keep Peebles Elementary open. As several Board members will leave us and several new members will take their seats on the Board, we all anticipate the current Board will conduct the District’s business such a way as to allow an advantageous and smooth transition.
For the sake of our wonderful School District, it is time to put aside the politics and rancor and work to make the best decisions for our district. All Board decisions made post-election will be scrutinized and held to that standard.