Stratford Candidate Profile: Janice Cupee For School Board

STRATFORD, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Stratford and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Stratford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Janice Cupee is running for the Board of Education as a Democrat. Cupee works as a digital marketing manager and has an 8-year-old daughter who attends Stratford schools. She has previously served on the Stratford Library Board of Trustees, Sterling House Association and Stratford Beautification Committee.

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Candidate responses appear as they were received and have not been edited by Patch staff.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Communication

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

The critical differences between me and other candidates running for school board is my genuine compassion and desire to see all of our students be successful.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Financial accountability

Transparency

Mental health and safety of our students

School integration

Classroom overcrowding

Transportation

School resources

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

As a marketing professional, communication is a huge part of my day-to-day job. I regularly review budgets and program performances and discussing updates and recommendations with stakeholders.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

The best advice I was given early in my career was that whenever you are pointing out a problem, always come prepared with a suggested solution.