Orange Candidate Profile: Ken Ziman For Orange Board Of Education

ORANGE, CT — Election day in Orange is drawing closer, and to help residents make an informed decision on Nov. 5, Orange Patch asked candidates for various elected offices to answer questions about their campaigns and the issues in town.

Ken Ziman, 73, a Republican, is seeking re-election to the Orange Board of Education. He has a wife, Patricia, a daughter, Jillian, and a son, Cory.

Ziman has been an elementary educator for 36 years, and he holds a B.S., MA and 6th Year Professional degrees. He also served on the Library Commission for 12 years, and was a member of the Case Memorial Building Committee.

The single most pressing issue facing Orange is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Regionalization. I will continue to speak out in opposition from an educational/resident point of view

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Our party's views on regionalization. I would expect that in most other issues, we are all going in the same direction; to continue to see that Orange continues to be in the forefront of trends in education while remaining fiscally responsible.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

In addition to previously stated accomplishments, Chairman of Steering Committee (Columbus School, approx. 600 children) during a 2 year quest for successful Public School Accreditation.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

"Believe in yourself"

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Regionalization would mean that we would no longer be able to assure that all the wonderful advances taken place under this administration would be allowed to continue. Also, maintaining a positive student/teacher ratio is a cornerstone of our school philosophy in Orange. Regionalization would rob Orange of assuring that this philosophy continues.