FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Eleven candidates are competing for four seats on the Fair Lawn Board of Education in November, with two organized slates facing off in a crowded race that has put school spending, transparency and educational priorities in the spotlight.

Eight candidates are seeking three full three-year terms: Veronica Brenner, Jeanne Browne, Angela Kerr, Julie Kossoy, Julie Mahan, Marcy Reiz, Dianna Sopala and Yan Rusanov.

Three candidates are competing for a one-year unexpired term: Dmytro Arshynov, Matthew Correia and Elizabeth Greenfield Estersohn.

Browne, Kossoy and Mahan, all current board members, are running alongside Greenfield Estersohn as the “Education with Integrity” slate. Mahan currently serves as board president.

Arshynov, Brenner, Kerr and Rusanov are running together as the BARK Team.

Yael Suriel also appears on the ballot but told NorthJersey.com he has dropped out of the race.

The candidates have outlined differing priorities, with several emphasizing fiscal oversight and transparency while others focus on student enrichment, special education, school safety and restoring civility to the board.

Arshynov, a finance professional and former CFO, says he wants realistic budgets, greater transparency, a clear plan for district reserves and attention to rising health insurance costs. He also supports restoring after-school enrichment.

Brenner, a dental office manager, says she would bring financial accountability to the board and push for understandable budgets, open communication about health and safety and careful spending.

Kerr, a former special education teacher who has lived in Fair Lawn for 30 years, wants to bring back enrichment and arts programs, strengthen support for students with special needs and improve communication with families.

Rusanov, who says he manages more than $150 million annually in supplier relationships, is emphasizing budget oversight, contract negotiations and opposition to bullying.

The Education with Integrity candidates have emphasized continuity, collaboration and responsible management.

Kossoy, who has more than 25 years of finance and budget administration experience, is campaigning on fiscal responsibility, transparency and academic opportunities for students. Mahan says she wants to maintain strong programs and school infrastructure while protecting taxpayer dollars and expanding academic, trade and career pathways.

Greenfield Estersohn, a longtime PTA and All Sports volunteer, is emphasizing inclusion, infrastructure maintenance and a more respectful and efficient board. Browne did not submit a candidate statement to NorthJersey.com, though her district profile describes her focus as putting students first while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Among the other candidates, Correia says he wants to reduce political influence and personal animosity on the board, arguing for open-minded debate and more respectful decision-making.

Reiz is proposing quarterly town halls, stronger school-family communication, updated district policies and expanded academic and career-technical opportunities.

Sopala did not submit a statement to NorthJersey.com.

The election will determine who fills the four available seats and help shape the direction of the district’s schools, budget and policies.