AkronNewsNow recently spent time with each hopeful. On a basic level, we asked them about their background and why a position on the school board was enticing to them.

WATCH VIDEO Part 2 Akron School District candidate interviews
 
A school board member is faced with many decisions during their tenure and so AkronNewsNow wanted to know how each would deal with declining enrollment, academic performance, the districts budget -- including their stance on going back to the voters for more money. We asked each candidate the same nine questions, but the interviews you are about to view are edited for time purposes.

WATCH AkronNewsNow's interview with Dianna Smith:

WATCH AkronNewsNow's interview with Mexie Wilson:

WATCH AkronNewsNow's interview with Ginger Baylor:

WATCH AkronNewsNow's interview with Virgil Ortiz: