The first candidate has filed for the upcoming election for Hamilton Southeastern  (HSE) School Board.  John F. Stewart has filed his candidacy for the Wayne Township seat.

In a news release announcing his candidacy, Stewart says he plans on “addressing mental health in schools, providing diverse career paths for youth, and ensuring a strong educational foundation for every student.”

He also points to his experience as a business executive and business owner.

Stewart and his wife Suzanne, according to the release, have had 3 children attend HSE Schools,  “Their two sons are on the autism spectrum, and their daughter has faced
mental health challenges,” says the release.

This year’s round of HSE School Board elections are at-large.  The entire school district votes on candidates from Wayne, Fall Creek and  Delaware Townships.  The candidates must live within the boundaries of their respective townships.

The school board filing period has just begun and ends at noon, June 20th.