Dear Friends & Supporters,

We won, you won, OUR STUDENTS & PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES WON!!!!  Thank you God for allowing me this opportunity to serve and be a representative for our students and you.

The Chronicle’s Headline: ‘Kennedy tops Miele for school board’ (click here to read article)

We won with the largest number of votes of any candidate in any local election, 15,862!!

You all worked so hard for our victory last night.  You all played an important role in this success.  Thank you!

Chronicle Photo by Dave Sigler
Thomas Kennedy is congratulated by Lou Miele Tuesday night after he defeated Miele in the District 1 race for the Citrus County School Board.

We need to thank Lou Miele for his years of service as an educator and school board member.  While we may have differed on issues I know Mr. Miele loves children and many Citrus County children are all the better because of Mr. Miele’s service.  Mr. Miele was ALWAYS a gentleman to me in EVERY setting.  I want to share with you something most kind he did following our first debate.  After the debate my 11 year old son Ethan kept looking to the back of the room for Mr. Miele.  I asked Ethan what was wrong and he said, “is he mean to you dad”?  I felt concerned inside and I said “NO, not in the least, he is a good person we just have differences about our schools, but he loves kids and in a minute I will introduce you to him”.  Minutes later Ethan and I walked over to Mr. Miele who has always had his hand waiting for me to shake.  I said, “Lou, I want you to meet my son Ethan”. I went on to say, “Lou, I want him to meet you and know you are a good guy and to not be nervous or scared”.  My son is a sensitive young man and Ethan started to have tears run down his face.  Mr. Miele immediately shook Ethan’s hand with great concerns and said, “Oh no Ethan your dad and I like each other, we sometimes say things that are to share our differences but we won’t be mean to each other”.  Friends, Mr. Miele always kept it about the issues.  Throughout the campaign Lou and I talked and shared a great deal privately and I will always remember that and appreciate it.

Now I look forward to the next stage.  I am to be sworn in mid to late November.  I will begin being visible and start orientating myself to the School Board prior to taking office.  It is important to me that the concerns and issues I campaigned on are what I believe and what I will work for.  I am going to be needing your support and prayers as we move forward.  Please continue to contact me with your concerns and your issues. Any business issues or concerns addressed to me, which may come before the school board, may also be subject to public request.

As I said last night, once the results were read, “I just got hired by 130,000 voters”!  Then in my mind I said, “now don’t screw it up”! J

I have a new school board email address thomas.kennedy@citrusschools.org which you should use from now on to contact me regarding any school board issues as I am now under the Sunshine Law.

Thomasine and I want to give you all a big hug and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thomas

thomas.kennedy@citrusschools.org – NEW SCHOOL BOARD EMAIL ADDRESS

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Dear Citrus County Voters:

This August, Citrus County residents will have the opportunity to elect Thomas Kennedy, a highly qualified candidate, for the District 1 seat on the Citrus County School Board.

I met Thomas Kennedy seven years ago at story time at the Central Ridge Library.  For five years, I’ve worked under his outstanding leadership as Student Advisory Enhancement Council (SAEC) Chairperson for both Citrus Springs Elementary and Central Ridge Elementary.  He has always gone “above and beyond” in his role as Chairperson.  He understands the public school system, federal and state legislation, and effectively communicates the issues to all involved.

The current eight year School Board District 1 incumbent sends his children to private school.  While this is a personal choice, it certainly provides a totally different perspective from Thomas’.  Thomas sends his children to public school and actively participants in all facets of public education.  This affords infinite communication opportunities.  Thomas’ wife, Thomasine, teaches at Citrus Springs Middle School.  This combination provides Thomas with an inherent interest to do what is best for Citrus County schools and students.  It’s also important to know that Thomas views the position of a school board member as full-time.

Personally, I’m an active school volunteer, Citrus Organization for the Gifted Board member, PTA and SAEC member at CRES and CSMS, parent advocate for high-achieving and gifted students, and an Odyssey of the Mind Coach.   Thomas has a sincere and passionate desire to make a difference in education in this capacity.  He would be perfect for the job.

Many residents have seen the “www.KennedyforKids.com.” signs around town. The amount of support, county-wide, from school administrators, teachers, parents and students is amazing.  For those of us who know Thomas, there is no doubt his leadership would be a great asset.  Early voting starts on August 9th with Election Day commencing on August 24th.  Please vote for Thomas Kennedy for School Board District 1.

Best Regards,
Corrine Sachewicz

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