Election 2013: John Schiera

Position Sought

Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees

Campaign Contact Information

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Hometown

Palos Park

Family Members

Andrew Schiera, son; Natalie Schiera, daughter

Education

University of Illinois, 1983

Current Occupation and Employer

Landscape Architect, self-employed

Political Party Affiliation

Independent

Why are you seeking the position?

To insure the students are offered the best education, utmost career opportunities and finest learning environment. And to assure the administration is fiscally responsible and accountable.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

Keep a diligent watch over the wellness center's construction costs and schedule. And assure that student credit hours are most effectively transferred to four-year programs by developing partnerships with other institutions.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

My business management skills and pragmatic approach to addressing and resolving administrative tasks and issues.

What facilities would you like to see added to campus?

Additional facilities to house work study programs and additional partnerships with corporations.

What could be done to improve campus safety? Does anything need to be done?

Currently I believe the campus police do an effective job but we must always work on improving safety. Also, regarding the campus, it should become a leader in environmental sustainability.

Raising tuition costs is a big concern for students. What could be done to keep tuition from rising?

Work-study programs, corporate sponsorships and partnerships.

Have you ever been arrested or sued? If yes, please say what the charge was, and the case's and/or lawsuit's outcome.

Yes, but the charges were dismissed.

Any other information pertinent to your campaign.

This is my first attempt at running for an office. I have no other motive other than doing what's in the best interest of the students and residents of the district and serving them earnestly and diligently.

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