Emerson Poort, Warsaw, filed for Warsaw Community School Board, District 4 this week.
District 4 encompasses the area around Chapman Lake, according to a provided news release.
Randy Polston currently holds this seat on the board and has filed for reelection.
Poort was born and raised in Warsaw and is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, class of 1998. He and his wife Natalie have three children ages 20, 13 and 9.
Poort graduated from Ball State University with a degree in economics and for the past 20 years has been in the insurance industry, risk management, where he is a partner at his firm.
“Poort has conservative values and recognizes that the school system is much different today, than it was many years ago. He understands the important role that parents play in students lives, and how that relationship is then built within the school system through their teachers, administrators, school staff and resource officers,” stated the release.
The partnership between the family and school is critically important. Poort said, “I am proud to live in a community where there is a such a strong focus on building up our kids so they can excel.
“The Warsaw Community School system is top notch and if elected, it is my goal to represent my constituents of District 4 to further support all aspects of the school corporation to ensure that all students are afforded the absolute best resources and opportunities. It would be a privilege to represent District 4 and to serve the community which I absolutely love.”