Former Holmdel BOE President Supports Sockol
From the Independent, April 8 Edition:
I can’t remember a time when the Holmdel school district faced more financial challenges than it does today. It looks likely that the school board will need to make cuts involving not only non-essential services, but possibly more painful cuts in programming and staffing even if the proposed budget passes. It’s essential that we elect board members who can stay fair and flexible and make decisions that have the interests of the entire community in mind.
That’s why I’m supporting Mike Sockol’s candidacy for the Holmdel Board of Education.
First, Mike has always been fair and reasonable. We don’t always agree on politics, but he never lets “party lines” affect his judgment. In fact, I doubt you’ll find too many people who are as open-minded as Mike is. He tries to find compromises that encourage different sides to meet in the middle. Mike really takes the time to listen to different viewpoints, asks questions, and makes up his mind after careful deliberation. He isn’t afraid to make a decision and stick with it.
Second, I know Mike cares about kids. He’s been a Holmdel baseball and basketball coach, and he understands the value of youth athletics in the total education of our young people. As a volunteer in Holmdel youth athletics myself for over 16 years, I’m especially satisfied that Mike supports the prudent use of school facilities for local youth groups when they are available.
Mike has been involved in a wide range of community activities, including the Bayonet Farm Advisory Committee, the Holmdel Environmental Commission, and the Monmouth County Library Commission. He regularly attends School Board and Township Committee meetings, and has good grasp of the issues facing the community.
You don’t have to work in real estate to know that many people pay a premium price to buy home in Holmdel so they can send their children to our quality school system. Mike understands that, and even in the midst of the current economic realities, I know he will work hard to make sure Holmdel will continue to provide our kids with the best education possible.
Please join me in voting for Mike Sockol for Board of Education on April 20.
Frank Pento
