Eight-person race for Prairie State College board urges focus on students
Eight candidates for three Prairie State College Board seats vow to serve students amid accusations of politics and alliances. Key figures include Edward Gardiner Arthur Stark Donald Ransford Michael Monteleone Mark Fazzini Patricia Mann Jennifer Artis and Janice Pearson. Arguments center on policy governance independence and open dialogue while civic civility and community access remain priorities.
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Prairie State College Board
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Edward Gardiner
Arthur Stark
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Michael Monteleone
Mark Fazzini
Patricia Mann
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Janice Pearson
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Olympia Fields
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PSC election tests policy governance at Prairie State College
Prairie State College voters head to the polls April 13 as trustees decide whether to adopt policy governance. Incumbents Monteleone and Fazzini oppose broad delegation, while Gardiner and most candidates back the plan, citing stronger long term focus and clearer board president roles, though concerns about trust and decision making remain.
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Gardiner
Prairie State College
Michael Monteleone
Tim Lightfield
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