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Show The filing window closed Academy hosts treasure hunt • Continued from A-17 Shafe said she was excited about their third-place finish because she is very competitive and wanted to beat some students who had been talking trash about beating her at school. The build up of excitement at school was fun for Nuetzel. There was a challenge between teacher teams, and because Nuetzel's team won, his students get to have a day where they dont have to wear their uniforms to school. It's this kind of playful interaction between students and teachers, parents and community members that volunteer and chairman of the board Donna Gruneich was hoping for. "It's a great way for us to reach out," she said. "We want people to see this as a community event. They can spend time out on the mountain and connect with the school." While the school's not sure yet if they're going to host The Hunt every year, Gruneich said, she's sure it will continue to be a part of the academy's fundraising efforts for the scholarship and financial aid program in years to come. Saturday's scavenger hunt and Friday's auction helped the school meet and exceed its $45,000 goal, raising $47,000 to help families of any financial circumstances attend Park City Academy. Parent volunteer Sheri Page explained that raising funds and connecting with the community are important aspects of The Hunt, but these are not the only reasons for doing it. "If nothing else," she said, "we have the best time doing it." Four candidates filed Monday for Park City's district 3 By TAYLOR EISENMAN Of the Record staff The filing window for a seat on Park City's School Board closed Monday at 5 p.m. with three candidates running uncontested: Moe Hickey for district 1, Lisa Kirchenheiter for district 2, and Michael Boyle for district 5. District 3 was candidate-less as of Monday morning. But by the end of the day, Cheryl Sulpizio, Gerd Holmsen Aguilar, Anne Bransford and Art Brothers had filed. Because more than two candidates are running in the same precinct, there will be a primary held on June 24 to narrow the field down to two people. TAYLOR BSENMAWPARK RECORD Top: Steve Westing, left, and his son Clay, a seventh grader at PCA, study clues before the race. Bottom: Hunt winners, from left to right, PCA ninth-grader Kendall Blake, PCHS tenth-grader Peter Johnson and academy ninth-grader Ashton Strauss-Hook. COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID HOW TO APPLY Park City Academy is hosting its first Community Scholarship Contest Two students in sbcth through eighth grade who have not previously attended the academy will be given $6,000 scholarships, which can be renewed each year until they graduate from the school in ninth grade. Selection is based on academic achievement, aptitude and citizenship. Students interested in qualifying must take a standardized test on Saturday, March 29, or Saturday, April 5, from 10 a m to noon at F^rk City Academy. After satisfactory testing, students will have a personal interview with the head of school, director of admis- 4 '." - , sion and the middle school director. > Scholarships will be awarded by April 25. Families interested in financial aid should fill out their application packet for Park City Academy, indicating their intention to apply for financial aid.Applicants can apply for financial assessment online through the School & Student Service link on Park City Academy's Web site (www.parkcrtyacademy.org).The application can also be obtained at the schooi's office and submitted by mail. About 15 families have applied for financial aid for the 2008-2009 school year. The first round of applications are due by April 15. MM &n District 1 After hearing that incumbent David Chaplin was retiring, Moe Hickey decided it was time he took his involvement in the schools to another level. Hickey has two children at McPolin Elementary School. He was one of the founders of the Men of McPolin and has served on several school district committees, including, most recently, the Post Retirement Committee. Hickey said, for him, one of the main draws of a school board seat is the opportunity to work closely with Superintendent Ray Timothy, whom he thinks is a great addition to the district. Hickey has several issues he'd like to address and ideas he'd like to explore during his term. "Sometimes I think we take this view that Park City has everything it needs simply because of the nature of the community," he said. One of the issues Hickey said he would like to tackle in an alternative way is closing the achievement gap. "We've talked about bridging the gap and trying to bring the lower performing kids up," he said. "But what if, instead, we just raised the bar across the board." Hickey continued that he would like to look at the whole curve of students and not just one part. "What standards do we want to see? Do we want to set the bar higher' for everybody, and what does that mean?" he added. Hickey said he'd also like to see more transparency between the district and parents, as well as more involvement. "There's a perception that parents are too involved," he said. "But I think we should tap into that in a positive way. There are parents that were teachers w*ho would welcome the opportunity to get involved, but just can't make a major commitment like serving on the board." Finding funding in different ways, like through private sponsors, is another idea Hickey said he'd like to explore. "We'd set the criteria," he said. "There are a lot of people that benefit from the excellent schools here." District 2 Lisa Kirchenheiter will be taking district 2's seat once again. She said there were times when being on the board was quite difficult, but now that things are running more smoothly with a strong budget and talented superintendent, she is excited for another term. "It's been a great experience and I've learned a tremendous amount," she said. District 3 Cheryl Sulpizio said she got several phone calls Monday morning with district 3's seat still empty. "I had talked with friends and neighbors about having someone strong representing the public," she said. Sulpizio is just not sure if that person is her. She said she intends to investigate the other candidates before deciding if she is going to withdraw. "I just hope whoever fills that position is strong and speaks out on behalf of the community," she said. Perhaps that person will be Gerd Holmsen Aguilar who has been in the education field for more than 40 years. Holmsen Aguilar is from California, but she has been living in Park City for four years. "If elected, I really do look forward to working with this community," she said. "Park City has a good school system, and there are a lot of positive things going on here." Holmsen Aguilar said she would like to see more parent involvement, as well as good working environments and salary for teachers. Another candidate for district 3 is Art Brothers, who, like Sulpizio, says he was asked by friends to run. Brothers said he is interested in the process of education, however, and would like to give back to the community by being on the board. Brothers has lived in Park City for 18 years and has six children who have gone or are still going through the district. He said that while he has no particular issues he's focusing on yet, he wants to "do what I can-to enhance education." "I'd like to focus on what's best for the students," he added. Anne Bransford, who is also running for the district 3 seat, could not be reached for comment. District5 Incumbent Michael Boyle will be finishing out his term for another two years because he was appointed to the board and not elected. He said he feels like he's just gotten his feet wet and has enjoyed his time on the board so far. "I work with a fantastic, dedicated group," he said. Boyle's business experience has lent itself to the board, assisting the administration with allocating funds to different programs. A primary election for district 3 candidates will be held on June 24. District seats will be voted on in the general election on Nov. 4. Elected candidates begin serving on the school board in January 2009. SCOOP I Wr A Wed/Thurs/Fri, March 19-21, 2008 The Park Record A-18 "Easter <Brtmcfi "Buffet Menu Sunday, March 23 Served from 10:00 a.nu -3:00 pjn. 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