Citizens for Big Spring Schools
Support our Students | Trust our Teachers | Love our Community
Candidates
We are working to identify and elect school board candidates for the 2025 election who share our mission and priorities.
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If you live in one of the municipalities below and you are interested in running as a candidate for the school board, please reach out via the email address below.​​
Municipalities up for election in 2025
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Lower Mifflin Township
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Newville Borough
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​Penn/Cooke Townships
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Upper Mifflin Township​
Candidates
Steve Ginter
Lower Mifflin Township
Meet Steve
Big Spring Graduate | Retired BSHS English Teacher (35 years)
Former Quiz Bowl Coach | Community Volunteer
Chairman of Lower Mifflin Township Planning Commission
Bulldog Dad and Grandad
Steve's Priorities
Put students first and respect parents and teachers
Make decisions that build trust and benefit our students
Responsible budgeting of taxpayer dollars, prioritizing academic excellence
Promote transparency by modeling respectful, clear, and honest communication
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"Let's support our teachers so that they can
bring out the best in every student!"
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Alison Mellott
Newville Borough
Meet Alison
Big Spring Graduate | Shippensburg University Professor of Education
Dedicated Church Member and Volunteer | Classroom Volunteer
Bulldog Mom of 4
Alison's Priorities
Work together with teachers and families to improve academic outcomes
Manage the budget responsibly, prioritizing critical student needs
Model and promote civility; demonstrate respect
for teachers, students, and parents
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"Let's build positive enrivonment for students and teachers!"
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Ursus Fedin
Upper Mifflin Township
Meet Ursus
Big Spring Graduate | Active Church Member and Ministry Leader
Eagle Scout and Current Scouting Merit Badge Counselor | Policy Analyst
Dad of Future Bulldog
Ursus' Priorities
Put students first and foster parent-teacher relationships
Reduce administrative burdens to allow teachers to focus on teaching
Hold the Board accountable to our community by ensuring
transparency with all decisions
Promote responsible spending that creates opportunities for
student resources and does not burden taxpayers and families
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"Support teachers, value all students, respect and encourage parents' participation in their children's education."
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I PLEDGE TO VOTE FOR ALL FIVE!
Let us know you plan to vote for all five of our candidates in the November 7th election