Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Board of Education
Julie Schafer
Personal information
Incumbent Schafer, 50, is single, has one child and two foster children and lives in Fairlawn.
Education
Associate of arts degree, Brooks College, 1979
B.A., Hiram College, 1999
J.D., The University of Akron (UA), 2002
M.B.A., UA, 2002 Experience
Currently, member, Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Board of Education (elected 1997, 2003)
Currently, self-employed attorney (five years)
Activities
Foster parent, Summit County Children Services
Mediator, Summit County Juvenile Court
Member, Governance Committee, Women’s Network
Member, Akron Bar Association
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I have served the Copley-Fairlawn
School District for nearly eight years. I am committed
to enhancing our complete program — to make the
best even better. I am committed to expanding my own
knowledge base to help me lead the district. I regularly
attend workshops and seminars to enable me to make informed
decisions about issues
in the district. Our board is dedicated to finding and
retaining the best staff available that will take us
to a higher level and address the pockets of need we
have identified. Copley is a unique district —
our diverse student population is an incredible asset
— our parents’ involvement is spectacular
and our staff, from bus driver to secretary to cafeteria
worker to counselor to teacher and principal, leave
no doubt that our students
are learning today in order to be leaders tomorrow.
I am dedicated to continuing
to improve our district and look forward to four more
years of service to our children.”
Editor’s note: Incumbent
Kenneth
Calderone, a candidate for
Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Board of Education, did
not submit information to be included
in the West Side Leader’s Voter Guide.
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