We have known Jim Gounaris for over 35 years, and 12 of them as a member of the Herricks School Board. While he has proven to be one of the most unselfish and caring individuals we’ve ever met, he is also the most restless. He tirelessly gets things done running on pure adrenaline, dedication and focus.
Twelve years as a school board trustee have allowed us to witness an amazing transformation of our Herricks School District. While some people may not have noticed, every parent of every student who attends our school is forever grateful to Jim, and fellow board member Henry Zanetti for the changes they’ve helped implement.
Just some of highlights: Installation of new security measures, including new doors and over 1,000 security cameras throughout the district, upgrades in technology, new bleachers, new fields, a resurfaced track at the high school, new science classrooms, a new state-of-the art HS cafeteria, HS auditorium and the amazing Health and Fitness center.
But don’t forget, this was all done while being fiscally responsible by achieving new cost-saving labor contracts with unions, averaging a 1.57 tax increase since inception of 2% tax cap requirements and passing a new bond with a zero-tax differential for our residents to provide these upgrades.
These are not ego-driven bureaucrats, but persons of action, doing incredible things for the betterment of the entire Herricks community. In these uncertain times we need something certain and stable, eager and proactive. We need Jim Gounaris and Henry Zanetti to continue their momentum and be re-elected to the Herricks School Board. Our children not only depend on it, but they also deserve it.
Jim and Niki Lolis
Manhasset Hills
