Candidates for Board of Education
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Four candidates will be elected to the board at the annual district vote on May 21, 2024:
- The three candidates with the highest number of votes will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
- The candidates with the fourth-highest number of votes will serve a one-year term beginning May 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025
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Information about each candidate is listed in ballot order. Click on the name to view the information provided by candidates that details their experience and interest in serving on the board.
Additionally, introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the Gates Chili Professional Learning Center (GCPLC). The event will also be streamed live on the district's YouTube channel and will be embedded below.
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Kerri Keyes
"Kerri Keyes is an Injury Prevention Specialist at Rochester Regional Health where she has worked for 20 years. She has served on the Gates Chili Board of Education for the last 6 years, participating on the Finance, Facility and Audit committee, Ad Hoc, DIT, and served as co-chair of the Monroe County School Boards Association Information Exchange committee. Kerri and her husband, Phil, of 23 years, have two sons. Aaron is a 2021 Gates Chili graduate and attends the University of Buffalo for architecture. Craig is a current freshman at Gates Chili. The family is active in Boy Scouts and the music/theatre program at Gates Chili. Kerri is a proud GC alumnus and has lived in the district most of her life. She is eager to continue to serve on the Board of Education."
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Tanya Srbinovski
"Tanya is currently serving her first year on the Board of Education. A proud Class of 2003 alumna, Tanya has lived in the district her whole life. She and her husband, Seamus, met in high school and have two children enrolled in the district. Tanya is also a member of the Walt Disney PTO and the District Equity Team, and she serves as secretary of the GCMS PTO. She volunteers her time with these committees and is a staunch advocate of public education, caring deeply about the success of our students. She graduated from SUNY Brockport with a bachelor’s degree in history and is an Administrative Assistant with the Instruction Office in Spencerport. Her experience as a board member, a parent, spouse of a teacher, and member of multiple PTOs/committees, she understands the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Her experience and dedication to public education make her a powerful advocate for the success of all students, faculty, and staff in the district."
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Robert Long
"Rob was elected to the school board June 2020. Rob is a 1998 graduate of Gates Chili and serves on the Safety/Security Committee. After GC Rob attended Gannon University where he received a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Rob is employed by the Town of Gates Police Department holding the rank of Chief of Police. Rob is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Gates Police Department. Rob is the current President of the Gates Chili Community Connections (GC3) non-profit group."
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Joseph Rittler
"Joe Rittler is the owner of two small businesses: one specializing in political consulting, the other in agricultural products. Joe holds a B.S. degree in Political Science from SUNY Brockport. Joe has long been active in the community, volunteering with the Center for Disability Rights and engaging in various levels of local government. Joe has previously worked for the Monroe County Legislature where he was responsible for assisting with the review and oversight of a nearly one-billion-dollar budget as well as ensuring contracts were subject to proper oversight. Joe and his wife have three children, each of whom attend Walt Disney Elementary School. Joe and his family have lived in Gates for more than ten years."
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Nicole Littlewood
"Nicole Littlewood is the mother of two boys, a 16-year resident of the district, and a current member of the Gates Chili Board of Education. She has enjoyed contributing to the success of Gates Chili students through her service on committees including the District Equity and Ad Hoc Committee. As a longtime advocate for all learners, Nicole believes that every student deserves an equitable and inclusive education that encompasses academics, physical movement, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular activities. An educator for 22 years and a graduate from SUNY Geneseo, Nicole began her career in the Rochester City School District as a special education and math teacher. After almost a decade in the classroom, she became a coordinating administrator for special education, focusing on curriculum, data analysis, and working closely with student teams. Nicole then transitioned to Monroe-2 Orleans BOCES, where she led the alternative high school. Most recently, Nicole returned to RCSD, working with youth ages 17-21, that are striving to obtain their diploma in a non-traditional setting. Nicole's children attend Gates Chili Middle School and Paul Road Elementary School, and are engaged members of the school community, participating in sports, clubs, and performing arts."