OXFORD – When Oxford voters hit the polls on May 18, they will not only be deciding the fate of the district’s proposed $17,087,976 budget, but determining who will fill a vacant seat on the school’s board of education as well. Two candidates are vying for the spot: incumbent School Board President Robin DeBrita and challenger Joseph Spence.

DeBrita, who moved in Oxford with her husband Tom in 1983, is seeking her fifth term on the board.

“I believe our district’s most pressing concern is effective communications and mutual understanding,” the current school board president reported. “While our state’s financial condition and governmental actions present significant challenges, our future depends on our ability to maximize all district resources to their fullest. This includes our facilities, our finances and most of all, our people.”

DeBrita said she has seen a great deal of change in the district in terms of both services provided and community expectations in her 12 years on the board. She has enjoyed her experience and the chance to give back to the community, she said, and hopes to continuing to serve the district.

“BOE service is hard work, but I believe it is a good match with my professional training and experiences,” she said.