Kamnikar, 48, is a married father of three children.
He said if elected, he plans to focus his time on communications between teachers, administration, coaches, parents and students.
“We need to explain reasons why we (Amherst Schools) are doing what we’re doing, not only the Board of Education meetings, but find a way to be proactive in getting the word out into the community so everyone is informed,” he said.
Kamnikar also plans to address drugs in schools by giving students options and support to help them, rather than expelling them. This allows them to keep up with their classes rather than having to start over, he said.
Pay freezes and health care are tough topics that he says he plans to address. He said he’s willing to research and visit opportunities to get teachers back on a pay raise to offset health cost increases.
Kamnikar believes voters should elect him because he “will continue to be involved and visible within the community.” He says he will “place kids first in all of my decisions.”
-- Eric Bonzar, Morning Journal article from Oct. 22, 2013
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