Sarah Gentile

"𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. My name is Sarah Gentile and I'm running for school board in Ward 3. As a mom of two children in our school district, I understand how important it is to have safe, supportive schools where every student and educator can thrive. 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, and I am committed to protecting and strengthening it here in Rochester.

With a background in psychology and business, I bring both accountability and compassion to the table. I believe in schools that support not only academic achievement but also mental health and well-being.

Schoolboard service is more than just passion—it's also governance. The board exists to serve students and educators, and every decision must be guided by what is best for their education, safety, and success. That requires working as a team with a superintendent, being transparent with our community, and leading with integrity.

Schoolboard service also means never losing sight of the people the school board is intended to serve. I am committed to listening to students, families, and educators, not just during my campaign but every day after, and ensuring that their voices are the guiding force behind our decisions.

At the heart of my campaign are three pillars: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀—every decision must put their education, safety, and well-being first; 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀—our teachers and staff deserve respect, support, and a strong voice in shaping our schools and community; 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆—essential to build trust and ensure families and taxpayers are truly heard.

Together, we can keep Rochester schools safe, strong, and student-centered—led by a school board that listens, collaborates, and delivers for our children.

My name is Sarah Gentile. I'm running for school board in Ward 3, and it would be an honor to have your support on Tuesday, November 4th."

Notes:

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Transcript was taken directly from the GovTV website closed captioning. AI added bold/italic fonts for emphasis and separated paragraphs where appropriate.

"Hello Rochester,

My name is Sarah Gentile (Gen-TIL-ee), and I am running for Rochester School Board in Ward 3.

As a mother of two children in the district, I know how important it is to have safe, supportive schools where every student can thrive. Public education is the cornerstone of a strong and thriving community, and I am committed to protecting it and strengthening it.

With a background in psychology and business, I bring both compassion and accountability to the table. I believe in building schools that support both academic achievement and mental health.

I recognize that school board service is more than passion — it’s also governance. The board exists to serve students and educators, and every decision must be guided by what is best for their education, wellbeing, and success. Effective leadership requires teamwork between the board and superintendent, honest communication with the community, and a foundation of trust and accountability.

Just as important, it requires never losing sight of the people we serve by continuing to listen to students, families, and educators beyond election day, and ensuring their voices guide our decisions.

Together, we can ensure Rochester’s schools remain safe, strong, and student-centered – led by a board that listens, collaborates, and delivers.

Thank you,
Sarah Gentile"

"Centering Students, Educators, and Community Voices

Students, Educators, Community – These are the voices I will center in every decision. By listening and leading with transparency and accountability, we can rebuild trust and strengthen Rochester schools together.

Campaign Pillars:

• Students – Every decision must put their education, safety, and wellbeing first.

• Educators – Our teachers and staff deserve respect, support, and a strong voice in shaping our schools.

• Community – Transparency and accountability are essential to rebuild trust and ensure families and taxpayers are truly heard."

¹Intro from Candidate and Candidate's Platform via Sarah Gentile for Rochester School Board Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/167SUEiDEE/ 

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Sarah Gentile for Rochester School Board Facebook page