By: Nick Powers | Fraser-Clinton Chronicle | Published November 11, 2024
FRASER — Rebecca Jensen, Kathleen Mocco and Scott Wallace were all elected to the Fraser Board of Education for three six-year terms on Nov. 5.
Candidate Molly Magnotte fell short of making one of the three available spots.
Jensen was appointed to the board in February 2023 and said she was grateful to have voters keep her in the position.
“I didn’t know that many people in the town even knew who I was,” Jensen said. “It really feels good. I just look forward to continuing to work with the board and trying to do what’s best for our kids.”
Jensen said she wants to focus on providing “the very best” classroom experience for parents and kids.
“That includes recruiting and retaining the best teachers and making sure our schools are a safe place for kids,” she said.
Jensen also encouraged parents to reach out to the board or attend board meetings.
Mocco was elected to the board for a partial term, starting in 2023.
“I’m just honored to represent our district for six more years,” she said. “I’m very grateful to have this opportunity.”
Mocco said her main focus in the upcoming term is working on the district’s strategic plan.
Wallace has been president of the Board of Education since 2022 and a member since 2017. He was not available for comment at press time.