Steve Parinella

Steve Parinella, a former teacher, administrator and coach in Warren County, is running for the Region 1 position on the Warren County School District Board of Education.

Parinella said he wants to focus on strengthening schools, supporting educators and empowering students while also supporting fiscal responsibility.

“Our children deserve the best possible education, and our community deserves a school system that is an asset and one that reflects our values and aspirations,” Parinella said. “I am committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive, and I believe we can achieve this without placing an additional burden on taxpayers.”

Parinella ‘s platform centers on three key goals:

Strengthening Schools: By maximizing existing resources and identifying areas for efficiency, Parinella aims to improve the quality of education without raising taxes. This includes a focus on smart spending and prioritizing spending that directly helps student learning.

Supporting Educators: Recognizing the vital role of teachers and building administrators, Parinella said he is committed to providing them with the necessary resources and professional development opportunities. This support will be achieved through exploring partnerships and grant opportunities, rather than increasing the tax burden.

Empowering Students: Parinella believes in empowering every student to reach their full potential. This includes ensuring access to quality education, innovative programs, and the support they need to succeed, all while being mindful of taxpayer dollars.

“I am dedicated to financial responsibility and transparency,” Parinella emphasized. “I will work diligently to ensure that every taxpayer dollar is spent wisely and that our school budget is accountable to the community. Before considering any tax increases, we must thoroughly examine our current spending and ensure we are utilizing our resources efficiently.”

Parinella said he is also committed to listening to the concerns of parents, teachers and community members and working collaboratively to achieve common goals. The candidate said he He believes with the recent consolidation it

is more important than ever to build the bridges that unite our communities and strengthen our schools.

Parinella received his bachelor’s degree from Clarion University and later received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Lock Haven University followed by a certificate in administration from Edinboro University. Parinella began his career at St Joseph School and once he entered the Warren County School District in 1996 he worked in Sheffield, Eisenhower, Warren Area High School, the district’s cyber school and Beaty-Warren in various teaching and administrative positions.

School board candidates are:

Region 1 (vote for no more than two): Zachry Ransom, Savannah Casey, Parinella, Paul Mangione and Bridget Schwab.

Region 2 (vote for one): Robert Cook, Jeff Labesky.

Region 3 (vote for one): Mary Passenger, Misty Moore