Name: Frank C. Prazenica Jr.Residence: Buffalo TownshipEducation: Ph.D., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh; M.Ed., Westminster College; B.S., Indiana (Pa.) UniversityOccupation: Retired School Superintendent, South Butler County School District; education consultant; retired Colonel, Army ReserveFamily: Megan Prazenica and Kristen Prazenica, both college graduates and graduates of Freeport High SchoolQUESTION: Why are you running for office?PRAZENICA: I want our children to have the best education possible.Second, I want to contribute my expertise of over 40 years in public education to help our community.Third, we need to make sure we spend the taxpayers' money wisely without constant tax increases that are hard on fixed incomes.As a board member, I want to make sure our children have every opportunity to obtain an educational experience that helps students achieve their goals for a successful future beyond high school.QUESTION: What do you consider the pressing matters facing your school district and how would you address them?PRAZENICA: Establishing and promoting district goals for quality education of students with sound fiscal management of our tax dollars and assets. I would work with fellow board members, administration, staff, parents, students and community to achieve this goal.As everyone knows, we need to get the state budget passed and prudently implement our local budget.