Geraldine (Gerry) Bettio: School Board Candidate

Name: Geraldine (Gerry) Bettio

Age: 68

Lives in Stow: 42 Years

Family: Married for 49 years with three children who graduated from the Stow-Munroe Falls School District and two grandchildren who will be in the Stow school system soon. 

Occupation: Retired

Education: Garfield Heights High School

Political Affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections.

(Board members serve the district on a non-partisan basis)

Position Sought: 

Other Elected Positions: None.

What is the biggest problem facing the district? 

• "The biggest problem is fiscal responsibility and credibility of the administration and this present board. I am only one person if elected, need cooperation of the whole board, and I will and have done my research on a number of issues."

Are you in favor of the ?

• "I have stated my position on this question before. My vote is my decision and I respect any one else's, that's why we have the voting booth."

What are your goals if elected?

• "To bring transparency and accountability to this district as well as respect to the voters who pay the bill."

What qualifies you to be on the board?

• "I am not a college graduate, but have had experience in banking, retail and 34 years in this school district. I am not a teacher but have handled and been responsible for large sums of money and being accountable to see that my job was done properly and efficiently in all aspects of my employment. I have decided to run because I am retired and have more free time to get involved these past five years. I have a personal interest but also I hope to do the best for all the students now and in the future."

Where do you stand on the  Program?

• "I am totally against it, it is not an academic program and very costly to the district."