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Voters in November will choose among the seven nominees to fill five four-year seats and one two-year seat.

Four incumbents and 4 newcomers are on ballot to fill 6 of 9 seats on the Erie School Board. One open seat is for 2 years. Five others are for 4.

Zakaria Sharif was named to fill the seat left open by resignation of School Director Leatra Tate. He and Tate both ran for School Board in 2021.

Erie School Director Leatra Tate is stepping down as she leaves Erie for a job. Appointee would serve for a year, and could also run for election.

Salary increases, including 5.48% this academic year, are in contract extension that Erie Education Association and the School Board approved.

Organizers had tapped band to lead start of event, but Erie schools chief Brian Polito said participation would violate district rules on politics.

I believe that every child, whatever their color, background or ZIP code, has the right to learn in a supportive environment.

The increase will cost nearly $80 more for owner of a home assessed at $100,000, though homestead exemption program will blunt the impact for many.

Superintendent Brian Polito is urging 4.45% hike so district can fund more student support services after federal pandemic aid ends. Board to vote.

Election of Lori Pickens to the post comes as the Erie School District is making strides in superintendents effort to hire more nonwhite teachers.