2019 primary election: Zacharias seeks re-election to Pleasant Valley school board

Delbert Zacharias has served four years on the Pleasant Valley School board. He brings knowledge and experience in construction, heavy equipment operating, and large-scale building maintenance. During his four years Zacharias voted to increase substitute pay for support staff, which had not been done in approximately eight years. He has been vocal against any reported retaliation and bullying of staff. He has served on the Property & Grievance Committees.

Zacharias is running for a second term because he feels that Pleasant Valley needs board members who will work together and not side with administration all of the time. He believes in working for the taxpayers.

“They vote for us; we work for them,” said Zacharias.

He will work to keep taxes down, but with the district buildings in such poor shape, future spending seems to be on the rise. He also wants to make infrastructure improvements and to ensure that the recommendations, noted in the grand jury report, are implemented, so that the district can run smoothly.