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Election 2003 in Mamaroneck School District

On June 3, 2003 voters will go to the polls to vote on the budget for the Mamaroneck School District and to elect three members of the Mamaroneck Board of Education. It is the practice of the Larchmont Gazette to supply space for all candidates in an election to communicate directly with the voters. There are three candidates running for three open seats on the Board.

The following material is supplied by the Committee for the Selection of School Board Nominees.

All three candidates listed below have been endorsed by this Committee. On June 3, voters will have an opportunity in each elementary school to vote for members to serve on the Committee. See: Selection Committee for more information on this organization

From the Committee for the Selection of School Board Nominees:

Celia Felsher

Alan Parter

Linnet Tse

Celia’s commitment to public education is unquestioned. Her ability to grasp issues quickly, as well as her willingness to listen and understand, before acting, make her an integral member of the School Board. Her re-election will allow her to continue the vital work she has been involved with during her first term on the School Board.

A graduate of the Mamaroneck school system, Alan has an unusually broad knowledge of this community, a long-term commitment to our educational system and a record of enhancing communications between the public and the Board. These qualities, coupled with his business acumen, make him an invaluable asset to the School Board.

Linnet’s dedication and hard work on behalf of our school system has been exceptional, as well as unwavering – and widespread. She will bring these same disciplines to the School Board as a new Member. In addition, Linnet has a strong background in the financial field, and possesses keen analytical skills. On every educational issue, Linnet is committed to seeking input – and feedback – from the entire community.

EMPLOYMENT

  • Reservoir Capital Group (investment management firm) – General Counsel (1998-Present)
  • Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy (international law firm)
    - Partner in Corporate/Securities Department (1988-1997)
    - Associate in Corporate/Securities Department (1979-1987)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • Board Member, Mamaroneck School Board (2000-Present)
    - Building Committee
    - Minority Achievement Task Force
    - Liaison to SEPTA
  • Mamaroneck High School PTSA – Executive Board Member
  • Hommocks PTA – Yearbook Editor
  • § Central School PTA – 1999 Fall Book Fair Chair
  • § Vote Yes Citizens Committee for passage of Hommocks bond issue (1999-2000)
  • Safe Rides Volunteer
  • Classroom Representative

EDUCATION

  • J.D. – Columbia University School of Law
  • B.A. – Princeton University

FAMILY

  • Married to John Cecil; children: Rachel (MHS) and Teddy (MHS)

EMPLOYMENT

  • Parter International, Inc. – Int’l Consulting Firm (CEO/Founder)
  • Grey Advertising – Public Relations
  • NYS Department of Commerce – Deputy Commissioner
  • NYC Commission for the UN – Legal Counsel
  • Ullman, Riseman, Ploscowe & Delson – Attorney
  • Manpower Training Program – Teacher

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • Board Member, Mamaroneck School Board (2000-Present)
    - Building, Athletic Advisory and Communications Committees
    - Gatekeeping Task Force
  • Mamaroneck Schools Foundation – Grants Committee Chair
  • Larchmont/Mamaroneck Center for Continuing Education
  • Mamaroneck School Board Selection Committee
  • Larchmont Temple School Board
  • Coach, numerous children’s sports teams; Little League Board
  • Big Brother – Jewish Board Family & Children’s Services
  • Diverse Peoples Committee
  • Larchmont Village Planning Board
  • Larchmont Business District Planning Committee
  • Joint Town/Village Planning Committee

EDUCATION

  • J.D. – NYU School of Law
  • B.A. – Johns Hopkins University

FAMILY

  • Married to Kathryn; children: Alison (MHS), Evan (MHS), Amy (MHS) and Rebecca (MHS)

EMPLOYMENT

  • Pepsi-Cola International
    - Senior Planning Director (until 1998)
    - Planning Director, Europe (London)
  • ARCO – Various financial/planning positions

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • Murray Avenue School PTA Co-President (2001-Present)
  • Murray Avenue School PTA Treasurer
  • You Can’t Say You Can’t Play, Program Developer and Facilitator, Murray Avenue School
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church
    - Member, Sunday School Board
    - Treasurer, Capital Campaign
    - Sunday School Teacher
  • Naturalist, Sheldrake Environmental Center
  • Hunger Task Force Volunteer
  • Larchmont Junior Soccer League – Manager for both sons’ travel soccer teams

EDUCATION

  • M.B.A. – MIT Sloan School of Management
  • B.A. – Princeton University

FAMILY

  • Married to John Forsyth; children: Jeremy (Hommocks) and
    Jake (Murray Avenue School)

The Committee for the Selection of School Board Nominees

Since its inception in 1945, the Selection Committee has served the community by identifying and recommending highly qualified people to serve on the Mamaroneck School Board. This committee is an independent, non-partisan, self-funded organization, made up of elected representatives (up to six from each of the district’s four elementary school areas). Each member serves a single 3-year term. The current membership roster is as follows:
Central School

Jennifer Dolan-Waldman
Emily Saltzman Hoffner
Syl Morrone
Aran Ron
Joyce Tichy
Wendy Weiner
Chatsworth School

Mary Davis
Amy Giddon
Susan McLaren
Melina Vourlekis
Ellen Zuckert
Mamaroneck Avenue School

David Hachey
Lori Janoff
Lynn Podolsky
Ken Stier
Murray Avenue School

Bonnie Beck
Debra Brown
Ann Katzenstein
Louise Lynch
Marjorie Shapiro
Joan Zauderer
If you are interested in becoming a Selection Committee Member, please contact Bonnie Beck, Selection Committee Chairperson (834-1706 or BMR54@aol.com). The only membership requirements are that you be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in the school district.

Vote for the School Board Nominees
and the School District Budget
Tuesday, June 3rd
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
at Your Local Elementary School