Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced on Apr. 14 his endorsement of Nancy Bostock for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County School Board, as Bostock seeks to replace outgoing board member Stephanie Meyer.
The endorsement highlights the importance of student safety and collaboration between law enforcement and the school district. Gualtieri said, “Nancy is the experienced leader Pinellas families deserve fighting for them on the School Board. Student safety is paramount and strong partnership between the Sheriff’s office and the School District is key. I have worked with Nancy and know that she will put students first and prioritize student safety. I am proud to endorse her campaign for Pinellas School Board.”
Bostock previously served on the School Board from 1998 to 2008 before being elected to one term on the Pinellas County Commission in 2008. She called Gualtieri’s support an honor, saying, “Pinellas County is safer thanks to our first-rate law enforcement and Sheriff Gualtieri’s leadership. Sheriff Gualtieri’s commitment to working in partnership with our School District and protecting our children is exceptional. I look forward to working with him and all our law enforcement leaders to protect our students.”
Bostock has also received endorsements from five members of the seven-person Pinellas County Commission, including Chair Dave Eggers, Vice Chair Chris Latvala, Vince Nowicki, Chris Scherer, and Brian Scott. In addition, incumbent Dawn Peters as well as former board members Lucille Casey, Carol Cook, Ken Peluso, and Ron Walker have expressed their support.
Her campaign priorities include maximizing student outcomes, increasing transparency for parents, and ensuring resources are directed toward classrooms. Bostock attended Clearwater High School in Pinellas County before earning a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in education from the University of South Florida.
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