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Board of Education candidate biographies and photos as submitted by the candidates.
Two (2) community members filed their candidacy and are competing for two (2) positions on the West Canada Valley Board of Education. The positions are for three-year terms, beginning on July 1, 2026. School Board Election Day is May 19, 2026, and the polls will be open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the high school lobby.
As part of their filing process, all candidates were invited to provide a photo and their own biographical information so that voters in the district may learn more about them. The information that follows is what was received, and the content has been posted as submitted.
The two (2) candidates are listed as they will appear on the 2026-2027 ballot, as per the required ballot placement drawing held on April 22, 2026:
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EDWIN J. SCHATZEL
I'm seeking re-election to the WCV school board. I've spent the last three years learning about our school. It's a very complex operation with many working parts! I have toured the Transportation Department, Building and Grounds, and Food Services. My questions (which are many) have been well received and promptly answered. I also serve on the Policy Committee. As a board member I am a taxpayer first and advocate for fiscal responsibility and accountability. A common sense approach to education is a priority. Myself and felllow board members have a great professional working relationship with the Administration as well!
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DAVID J. AMENDOLARE
Hello Everyone,
I am excited to announce that I am running for West Canada Valley School District Board of Education.
I am a proud member of the community, moving to the area in 2017 with my three children, two of which have graduated and my wife is a lifelong resident and graduate of WCV. I have a passion for the kids in this area and enjoy watching them grow, mature, and become successful adults. I have been a WCV little league board member and coach of several different teams as a parent volunteer for twenty-two years. I am a homeowner, taxpayer, parent, as well as a grandparent, and see the value in having a budget that makes sense. A budget that provides for the needs of everyone in and out of school. My background includes thirty years of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) experience with the last ten years being a manager for a large HVAC manufacture where I manage multiple employees, prepare budgets, have constant open communication with others, problem solving and making sound educated recommendations.
If elected, I look forward to working with you all to make improvements that will make our community and school district stronger and more efficient with a continued focus on a valuable education for all children that walk through those doors. It takes a community to raise children and that all starts with a strong educational system supported by just that.....community.
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2026-2027 School Budget Vote & Board of Education Elections
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
High School Lobby
Four Creative Writing students recently had their work published! Cameron FitzSimons, Victoria Kern, Stephen Soloyna, and Carmen Youngs wrote stories of 100 words or fewer, focusing on the creepy, peculiar, and eerie. Their work was featured alongside work of high schoolers around the country in the literary anthology, Stranger Sagas.
Four Creative Writing students recently had their work published! Cameron FitzSimons, Victoria Kern, Stephen Soloyna, and Carmen Youngs wrote stories of 100 words or fewer, focusing on the creepy, peculiar, and eerie. Their work was featured alongside work of high schoolers around the country in the literary anthology, Stranger Sagas.
As part of the Board of Education meeting held on Monday, January 12, 2026, Mr. Siddon presented the results of the attendance policy survey that was distributed to families in December. After reviewing the 191 responses that were received, the committee worked to improve the policy using the feedback and suggestions from our families. The full slide presentation, and the updated tardiness policy, can be viewed at the links below.
If any questions arise, please email Daphne Raymo, District Clerk, at draymo@westcanada.org
Students enrolled in this fall's Creative Writing class recently published their annual literary magazine, WCV Writes. The publication is a culmination of their work in the course and includes various short stories and poems composed over the course of the semester. Additionally, art students studying Advanced Studio Art and Advanced Placement (AP) Art contributed some of the illustrations for the magazine, while other art was created by the writers themselves, designed specifically to accompany their written compositions. In total, the talents for eleven writers, and twelve artists are showcased in this year’s literary magazine.
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As a reminder, please be sure to check our District website for the most current, up-to-date athletic event schedules by using the direct link to the Schedule Galaxy page here https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/109 or by visiting the WCV CSD website www.westcanada.org then clicking on Athletics at the top of the page, then click on Athletic Schedules.
Beginning Tuesday September 16th the community fitness center will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30PM to 8:00PM on days that school is in session.
Beginning Monday September 15th community hall walking will be open Monday through Friday from 5:30PM to 8:00PM on days when school is in session.
