Four Regional Seats Up for Grabs in Area School Board Race

The race for Easton Area School Board is expected to be a heated one with four available seats in all up for grabs in Regions 1 and 3.

The terms of five board members are expiring: Pat Fisher, Kerry Myers, Jodi Hess, Millie Mandarino and Kerri Leonard-Ellison. Myers and Fisher have chosen not to run for re-election.

Region 1 covers Palmer Township and part of the West Ward of Easton, while Region 3 covers Forks Township.

Here are the candidates and who is running for what term:

REGION 1 (three available seats)

• Bob Arnts, four-year term
• Robert Fehnel, four-year term
• Jodi Hess, (I) four-year term
• Millie Mandarino, (I) four year-term
• William Rider, four-year term
• Richard Siegfried, four-year term

REGION 3 (one available seat)

• Frank Castrovinci, four-year term
• Kerri Leonard-Ellison, (I) four-year term