School Committee Candidate Don Kinniburgh

Seekonk Patch sent a list of questions to the seven candidates running for two school committee seats in the April 1 election. Below are the questions along with the answers submitted by candidate Don Kinniburgh.

—Jonathan Friedman, editor

Name: Donald Kinniburgh

Age: 66

How many years have you lived in Seekonk? 60 years

How many children do you have in the Seekonk public schools? Do you have any children who previously attended Seekonk public schools or plan to send children to the Seekonk Public schools in the future? My wife Victoria and I have three children who went to Seekonk Public Schools.

What is your current involvement with the school district (PTO membership, volunteering, etc.)? I attend all meetings, and have spoken at them.

What is your day job? If you are retired, what was your former job? I am retired. I previously worked as a budget analyst for the Bristol County Sheriff's Office and as Seekonk's Veterans Agent. For 23 years, I was responsible for the overall management and supervision of Durastone Companies in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Why are you running for school committee? We have a wonderful school system in Seekonk. My experience as a member of the Board of Selectmen and other town boards will make me an asset to the board as it guides the district on the path to further success.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? I have plenty of experience as a member of the Board of Selectmen and other town boards.

What is the state of the school district? Are there problems that need fixing? If so, what would you do to fix them? Seekonk has a wonderful school system. It is a smooth greasy wheel. I will not promise the famous pie in the sky just to receive your vote.

As a member of the school committee, you have just one vote and need at least two people to agree with you to get anything approved. How well do you work with others? What is your experience with productively working in a group? I have experience working in groups as a member of the board of selectmen and various other boards.

What do you like to do in your free time? Play golf

Is there anything else we should know about you? People can see from what they've read so far that I'm a person that can build myself up through the ranks. I'm a proven man.