By Sara K. Satullo | The Express-Times (http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2013/02/rogelio_ortiz_seeking_bethlehe.html)
"A South Side Bethlehem resident is running for the Bethlehem Area School Board's Region I seat.
Rogelio Ortiz announced this afternoon he's running for the seat that's been held by Aurea Ortiz for the last three-and-a-half years.
Aurea Ortiz, who is not related to Rogelio Ortiz, is the first person to ever hold the Region I seat, which includes the South Side, Freemansburg, Fountain Hill and parts of West Bethlehem.
The seat was created as part of the 2008 settlement of a federal voting rights lawsuit settlement. The agreement created six at-large and three regional seats
"Four years is enough for me," Aurea Ortiz said of her decision not to seek re-election. "I have enjoyed it. I have learned but it's time."
Rogelio Ortiz has lived with his wife, Martha, in the Lynfield housing development for more than 14 years and he is currently president of the Community Resident Council.
"I have worked and continue to work with at-risk youth and their families by developing after school programs, sports and community outreach to the families," the father of five said in a news release.
Rogelio Ortiz's eldest son and daughter are attending college on academic scholarships due to the wonderful education they received in the Bethlehem Area School District, he said. Two of his children are attending Freedom High School while his youngest child is at East Hills Middle School.
"They were and continue to be blessed with wonderful, caring and knowledgeable teachers," Rogelio Ortiz said.
His children have won educational awards and attained honor roll.
"As you can see, my wife and I are proud parents, supporters and advocates of the Bethlehem Area School District," he said.
Rogelio Ortiz has volunteered at Freemansburg Elementary School as a basketball coach and as a baseball coach with the South Side Little League.
"It has always been my goal to help my community by providing programs and services that help children and their families learn, have fun and become productive citizens," he said."
"A South Side Bethlehem resident is running for the Bethlehem Area School Board's Region I seat.
Rogelio Ortiz announced this afternoon he's running for the seat that's been held by Aurea Ortiz for the last three-and-a-half years.
Aurea Ortiz, who is not related to Rogelio Ortiz, is the first person to ever hold the Region I seat, which includes the South Side, Freemansburg, Fountain Hill and parts of West Bethlehem.
The seat was created as part of the 2008 settlement of a federal voting rights lawsuit settlement. The agreement created six at-large and three regional seats
"Four years is enough for me," Aurea Ortiz said of her decision not to seek re-election. "I have enjoyed it. I have learned but it's time."
Rogelio Ortiz has lived with his wife, Martha, in the Lynfield housing development for more than 14 years and he is currently president of the Community Resident Council.
"I have worked and continue to work with at-risk youth and their families by developing after school programs, sports and community outreach to the families," the father of five said in a news release.
Rogelio Ortiz's eldest son and daughter are attending college on academic scholarships due to the wonderful education they received in the Bethlehem Area School District, he said. Two of his children are attending Freedom High School while his youngest child is at East Hills Middle School.
"They were and continue to be blessed with wonderful, caring and knowledgeable teachers," Rogelio Ortiz said.
His children have won educational awards and attained honor roll.
"As you can see, my wife and I are proud parents, supporters and advocates of the Bethlehem Area School District," he said.
Rogelio Ortiz has volunteered at Freemansburg Elementary School as a basketball coach and as a baseball coach with the South Side Little League.
"It has always been my goal to help my community by providing programs and services that help children and their families learn, have fun and become productive citizens," he said."