Election 2022: Minesh Patel For Edison Board Of Education

EDISON, NJ — Newcomer Minesh Patel said he is running for a seat on the Board of Education to solve issues with finance, curriculum and transportation.

Below is his candidate profile.

(All candidates were given the same questions. Answers are candidates' own.)

Editor's Note: Patch sent out the questionnaire to each candidate's email address provided by the County clerk's office. All responses received will be published between now and Nov. 8 general election. Local candidates who did not receive the questionnaire from Patch can contact sarah.salvadore@patch.com.

Name: Minesh C Patel

Age: 58

Town of residence: Edison

Position sought: Member, Board of Education

Family: Married, two daughters and a son

Education: Engineering, Business Management

Occupation: Director of Operations at BVBUSA

Previous or current elected appointed office: None

Campaign website: https://www.studentsteachersfirst.com/

Why are you seeking to run for School Board?

To solve current issues like finance, curriculum and transportation.

COVID-19 resulted in learning loss for many students. What will you do to ensure students bounce back?

We need to find an alternative online solution for kids to learn on their extra time. Also, we have to encourage them because of what they have gone through during COVID.

What is your view on the sex education curriculum that Gov. Murphy put forth earlier this year?

Sex education should not be there until 8 or 9 grade.

What according to you is the biggest issue facing the school district currently? How do you plan to tackle it?

Overcrowding. We need to expedite construction.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

In the past, I have taken a stand for students and will keep doing it. We need to also give all resources that teachers require to do their job. Need to do our finances better to support our students and teachers. We also need to bring back the bidding system for contracts to save money.

What else would you like to share about yourself or your campaign?

Teamwork is needed in the Board of Education, at this time they argue and disrespect fellow members and especially keep quiet when someone is disrespecting women at the BOE meetings.

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