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Linda Miletta

Linda Miletta is seeking re-election to the Lawrence Township Board of Education. A 25-year public-school teacher, EMS Captain/EMT, and active community volunteer, she frames her candidacy around student achievement, responsible budgeting, effective operations, and stronger school–community ties.

Miletta’s background includes service with Lawrence Twp. EMS (Captain/EMT), the Lawrence Twp. Parade & Events Committee, the Myron L. Powell Early Childhood Advisory Committee, and Lawrence Twp. Recreation. As a longtime township resident and parent of a recent district graduate, she emphasizes safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous schools.

Her agenda is presented as governance goals rather than issue-by-issue positions: representing community interests, supporting student outcomes, ensuring fiscal stewardship, shaping policy and curriculum, improving operational efficiency, providing leadership, and engaging the public. Specific stances on current controversies or priorities were not provided.

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Linda Miletta

Relative to the Cumberland County status quo, Miletta’s response is slightly above average: she replied promptly with a courteous, comprehensive cover letter that outlines her background and broad goals. That’s more than many candidates provide.

However, the content remains surface-level. There are no specific positions on current district issues, no examples of recent board decisions, no measurable targets, and no long-form interview or Q&A to give voters deeper context. It’s enough to signal competence and community service—and may be enough to win re-election—but it leaves an opening: if an opponent supplies detailed, on-the-record stances (or participates in a substantive interview), voters may perceive that as stronger transparency and preparedness.

As always, the goal here is not to micromanage campaigns but to reduce the scavenger hunt for voters. A brief, structured follow-up (issue list, recent votes or initiatives, and a 30–60 minute interview) would quickly move this toward a higher tier.

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Linda Miletta

Running for:
Lawrence Township Board of Education
Incumbent
Challenger
Candidate photo of Linda Miletta

Websites

No official campaign links submitted.

This election is on November 4th, 2025


Videos

Long-form Interviews

No long-form interview or video Q&A posted here yet.



Transparency/Accessibility Rating: Slightly Above Average



Events
  • Campaign Events
  • No public campaign events submitted.
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Agenda

  • Student Achievement & Instructional Quality

    Drawing on 25 years as a public-school teacher, Miletta emphasizes classroom-level needs—what students require to learn effectively and what teachers need to thrive. She supports safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous schools, and aims to positively impact student outcomes across grade levels.


  • Responsible Financial Stewardship

    As a township taxpayer, Miletta stresses fiscal responsibility and maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Her focus is on budgeting that protects core academics and student services while ensuring accountability and efficiency.


  • Policy, Curriculum, & Governance

    She highlights the Board’s role in shaping policy and curriculum, setting goals, and providing steady leadership and direction. Her stated aim is to represent community interests in educational matters and to align policy with student achievement.


  • Operations, Safety, & Efficiency

    Miletta commits to efficient and effective school operations and safe learning environments. She brings practical experience from public service and emergency response to support readiness and day-to-day functionality across the district.


  • Community Engagement & School–Community Ties

    She pledges active engagement with families and residents, seeking to strengthen school–community relationships through open communication, volunteerism, and service.

Issues

  • Specific Issue Positions

    As of August 20, 2025, no specific issue statements or stances on current district topics were provided in the candidate’s response. Voters seeking details on recent votes, facility priorities, staffing, curriculum decisions, or policy changes may wish to request a follow-up Q&A or long-form interview.


Background and Experience

  • Professional Background

    25 years as a public-school teacher working directly with students, families, and colleagues to foster meaningful learning and academic growth.


  • Community Service & Public Safety

    Lifetime Member and Captain/EMT of Lawrence Twp. EMS; active member of the Lawrence Twp. Parade & Events Committee, the Myron L. Powell Early Childhood Advisory Committee, and Lawrence Twp. Recreation.


  • Family & Residency

    Township resident and parent; her child is a recent graduate of the district. Emphasizes safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous schools.


  • Fiscal Perspective

    Notes her role as a township taxpayer and commitment to fiscal responsibility and maximizing value in district spending.

Source Material

Original Candidate Email Submission (August 20, 2025)

Dear Community Members,

My name is Linda Miletta, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election for Lawrence Township School Board. As a lifelong educator, active community volunteer, dedicated parent, and proud township resident, I believe I bring a unique and balanced perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing our schools.

For the past 25 years, I have served as a public-school teacher, working directly with students, families, and colleagues to foster meaningful learning and academic growth. I understand the day-to-day realities of our classrooms—what our students need to succeed, what our teachers need to thrive, and how policy decisions affect both. I am passionate about public education and I can contribute to an environment where all students can thrive.

I am also a mother to a school-aged child whom is a recent graduate of our district. I know firsthand what it means to entrust our schools with the care and education of our children. Like you, I want to ensure our schools are safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous.

Beyond the classroom and home, I actively volunteer in our community and proudly support local initiatives. I am a Lifetime Member and Captain/EMT of Lawrence Twp. EMS, an active member of the Lawrence Twp. Parade & Events Committee, the Myron L. Powell Early Childhood Advisory Committee, and Lawrence Twp. Recreation. I am also a township taxpayer who believes in fiscal responsibility and maximizing the value of every dollar spent in our district. My husband, an active member of our community as well, also shares my commitment to public service and civic engagement.

If re-elected, I will strive to:

  • Represent the community’s interests in educational matters
  • Positively impact student achievement
  • Ensure responsible financial stewardship
  • Shape educational policy and curriculum
  • Ensure efficient and effective school operations
  • Provide leadership and direction
  • Engage with the community and strengthen school–community ties

I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote. Together, we can continue building a school district that reflects the strengths, values, and hopes of our entire community. We’re in this together!

With gratitude,
Linda Miletta
Candidate for Lawrence Twp. School Board