Who is running for the District 7 seat on the Lee County School Board? What we know

Lee County School Board elections are right around the corner and three districts have new candidates to consider.

This year District 7 has two candidates running.

Here's what to know about the District 7 candidates for the Lee County School Board.

What areas does District 7 include?

Lee County is broken up into seven school board districts. Each of the districts has one elected representative to sit on the school board and make decisions on behalf of their district.

Who is the District 7 incumbent?

Photo of Cathleen Morgan
Photo of Cathleen Morgan

Cathleen Morgan is currently a LCSB member for District 2, but she is not running for reelection.

She was elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016 and 2020.

Who is running for the District 7 spot?

Photo of Vanessa Melbis Chaviano
Photo of Vanessa Melbis Chaviano
  • Vanessa Melbis Chaviano

    • Parent of two Lee County students

    • Priorities include enhancing career and technical education programs, boosting teacher recruitment, and enhancing parent voices

Photo of Sheridan Chester
Photo of Sheridan Chester
  • Sheridan Chester

    • Middle school substitute teacher for more than 20 years

    • Mother of three children

Photo of Joshua Molandes
Photo of Joshua Molandes

When is the Lee County School Board election?

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. A primary election is set for Aug. 20.

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Three candidates up for Distrct 2 seat on Lee County School Board