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Karl J. Grafe
 
2,943 votes
30.20%
- Occupation: Attorney
 - BA, University of Cincinnati
 - JD, University of Cincinnati College of Law
 - 1978 Indian Hill Graduate
  
Priorities:
- Fiscal responsibility
 - Focus on preparing students for college
 - Maintain district academic excellence
  
 
Kim Martin Lewis
 
2,878 votes
29.54%
- Occupation: Attorney
 - Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl
 - Chair of Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group
 - BS Ball State University 1984
 - JD Southwestern University School of Law 1987
  
Priorities:
- Maintain academic excellence and strength of extracurricular activities
 - Maintain fiscal responsibility as revenues decrease during these difficult economic times
 - Be a good steward of taxpayer dollars
  
 
Elizabeth Johnston
 
2,583 votes
26.51%
- Occupation: Full Time Housewife, Parent, Board Member, Volunteer
 - B.Sc. University of Waterloo 1978
 - M.Sc.(Pl) University of Toronto 1984
 - Current Board Member Indian Hill Schools
 - Curriculum, Instruction, Technology Committee Chairperson
 - Communications Committee Chairperson
 - Finance Committee Member for Co-op Development
  
Priorities:
- Develop each student's potential through Whole child development
 - Preparedness for higher education
 - Maximize utilization of resources for maximizing student potential
  
Sourushe Zandvakili
 
1,340 votes
13.75%
- Occupation: Professor and Head, Department of Economics, UC
 - Education:  PhD, Economics, Indiana University (1987)
 - Background in higher education, education administration,  public finance and economics of human resources
 - Member, Indian Hill School District Interview Committee to help select new Elementary School Principal
 - Member, Board of Trustees, Talbert House
 - Past Member, Board of Directors, The Indian Hill Club
 - District resident since 1998, with 2 children at the School District
  
Priorities:
- Ensure readiness for college and the global economy by continuing to improve districts curriculum, standards and assessments.
 - Motivate and support students to meet high expectations by addressing their unique needs.
 - Ensure fiscal prudence and link school funding to improved effectiveness and district ratings.
  
  
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2 questions on Qualification and Priorities.
 
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