
Fairfield Board of Education candidate: Suzanne Testani
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Board of Education candidate Suzanne Cox-Testani.
Photo: Contributed PhotoBoard of Education candidate Suzanne Cox-Testani.
Board of Education candidate Suzanne Cox-Testani.
Board of Education candidate Suzanne Cox-Testani.
Suzanne Cox-Testani is running for her first term on the Board of Education.
Testani grew up in Fairfield, and her experience in local schools is her primary motivator for seeking the position.
“I see this opportunity to give back to the incredible public school system that made me the person I am today,” she said.
Testani lived in Trumbull until recently, where she served on the Board of Education. Over the years, she served as Vice President, chaired the Policy Committee and vice-chaired the Finance Committee.
Testani said she hopes to tackle issues including declining enrollment, decreased funding, the growing need for special education and racial imbalances.
She would also be interested in serving on the Board’s Policy and Finance Committees, as well as establishing a building operations committee.
Testani sees it as an advantage that she does not currently have children in the Fairfield school system.
“This keeps any personal agenda off the table,” she said.
As a new candidate running against many incumbents, Testani believes it’d be useful to have new voices on the Board.
“Fresh eyes are always a positive to any Board or Commission,” she said. “My experience, education and long history of public service will be a definite plus for the FPS system.”