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School Board Candidate Profile: Jon D. Batastini
Batastini is vying for a seat on the Ocean City Board of Education.
Name: Jon D. Batastini
Age: 45
Education: BS Environmental Science Rutgers University – Livingston College; MS Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene Temple University - School of Engineering; JD (Law) Rutgers Unv - Camden
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No. of years lived in Ocean City: 23
Family in school system: Emily, Ocean City High School freshman
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Occupation: Attorney
Public service: Past President, Ocean City Exchange Club; Current Board of Trustees for Ocean City Free Public Library; Current Board of Trustees for Friends of the Ocean City Pops; Night in Venice Safety Patrol Volunteer; Sons of the American Legion – Current Member; Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce – Current Board Member.
Three issues you think are most important:
- Safety of students and staff
- Cost-effective administration programs
- Maintenance of buildings and grounds
What would you like voters to know about you and your vision for the board?
I am a firm believer education is the building block to a well-rounded individual. I am fortunate to have achieved a B.S. in Environmental Science, a M.S. in Industrial Hygiene and a J.D. in law. As a result, I have had several diverse employment experiences in the environmental, health and safety industry, in addition to the practice of law that will aid me in fulfilling the various duties as a member of the board. As a current board member of the Ocean City Free Public Library, board member of the Friends of the Ocean City Pops and former president of the Ocean City Exchange Club, I understand both the business and policy-making roles a board member must have to be productive.
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