Roy J. Bant Jr.

I am running for school board so that I can utilize my past experience and skills to run a much more efficient school district that is in dire need of change and new management. I have been an Abington resident since 1974. The election on May 20 will tell us yes or no for the $285 million increase in debt, and the resultant tax increases for Abington and Rockledge residents. I will be voting ‘No’ for this increase on May 20. We can spend much less, and get the same results for our students and tax payers. The school has a very solid foundation and structure. Risk is much higher and more costly as a result, if we bull doze everything and start over.

If the result of the election is Yes, I will use my skills and experience to see that every tax dollar is spent wisely, and work on change and risk management of the project at hand. Depending on how many seats are replaced, change will still be an absolute uphill battle. I’m ready for an uphill battle, and will represent effectively for change. My hope is that other candidates that are voting No will be on the board with me so that we can effectively impact change.

I worked my way through high school and college pouring commercial concrete for the family business. I studied and received a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at Temple University, then a Masters in Business (MBA) in International Business and Finance from LaSalle University.

Most of my career was with the Industrial gas business in Engineering, Project Management and Business Development. I have managed large construction projects in the USA and Globally and partnered with many construction firms. I have had direct reports and have managed people, and especially people that are part of building large commercial structures.

I have one son that went through Abington School Districts elementary school system, and I think it was an excellent education for him, but as for the middle and high school, I had to send him outside the school district to a private school because of violence, and teachers that constantly had their hands tied and frustrated.