Meet the Candidates

Below is the information on the three candidates supported by Roxbury C.A.R.E. I believe them to be excellent candidates for the future of our school district. I urge you to keep up to date with their website - www.roxburycare.com - and
be sure to vote on April 27!

Ronald Lucas

My wife Mary and I have been residents of Roxbury Township for the last twenty-five years; we lived in Ledgewood for twenty-two of those years and in Succasunna for the last three. We are the parents of two children and grandparents of four – two of whom attended the Roxbury Schools.

I am running for a seat on the Roxbury Board of Education because I feel I can make a positive contribution toward meeting the needs of the students and taxpayers of the community. My experiences, both professional and personal, provide me with a unique and thorough understanding of the workings and organization of a school system.

After graduating from Jersey City State College with a Bachelor of Arts, I obtained my Master’s degree from Seton Hall University. I also conducted post-graduate study at New York University. I spent a successful career of twenty-eight years in the Randolph Public Schools as a teacher and supervisor. I am currently employed as a Supervisor of Academic Instruction at Pope John High School. I believe my knowledge and experience will serve the school district well.

These experiences, coupled with my expertise in school leadership, put me in a unique position to deal with the complex issues facing a member of the Board of Education and to represent the needs and concerns of Roxbury’s taxpayers. Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation as a team player and problem solver – attributes that can serve the schools well as a board member. I understand and will approach the position of a board member as a parent, an educator, and as a taxpayer. I will work to solve issues facing our school district with these experiences and beliefs in mind.

These are tough economic times and they require tough yet prudent decision making. Our challenge is to keep our school strong and educate all of the district’s students. I welcome the chance to work co-operatively with the other board members to address the fiscal needs of our schools and our community for the benefit of the students in Roxbury.

I appreciate all the support shown to me these past few weeks and I look forward to serving the people, the parents, and the students of the Roxbury School district.

Thank you for your support and for your time,

Ron Lucas



Dave Ramage

I am the proud parent of two Roxbury students. My daughters, Katherine and Alison, are enrolled in Eisenhower Middle School and Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School. Along with my wife Diane, we have called Roxbury our home since 1997.

I am running for a seat on the Roxbury Board of Education because I feel I can make a positive contribution to the district. My experiences, both professional and personal, make me an excellent candidate for the board. If elected, I plan to utilize these experiences to benefit the district, its taxpayers and its students.

Originally from Syracuse, New York, I graduated from the State University of New York and hold degrees in Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Education. After graduation, I employed the knowledge gained from my college education towards my professional life, and later towards my business.

Since 2003, I have operated a project management consulting practice in Roxbury, running initiatives with budgets up to $10 million for corporations such as Lucent, AT&T, Schering-Plough, and Johnson and Johnson. If given the opportunity to be a board member, I will make use of my business experiences to help the district. In these tough economic times, I understand that we as a district need to balance the educational and fiscal interests of the district and its taxpayers, and I will work to do so.

I enjoy sports; most of my recreation time is spent playing and coaching soccer. I also bicycle, cross-country ski, and run. This past November I completed my first marathon. I continue to support and recognize the importance of extracurricular programming, including sports and clubs, in our children’s education. I will strive to preserve these programs, their coaches, and their advisers if elected.

Our challenge is to keep our school strong and educate all of the district’s students. I believe that my experiences both as a parent and as a business owner make me a great candidate for school board. I will approach the position of a board member and the issues we face as a parent, a business owner, and as a taxpayer.

I appreciate all of your support these past few weeks and I look forward to serving the people, the parents, and the students of the Roxbury School district. Together – even during this very stressful economic period – we can accomplish great things, including providing our children with an exceptional education.

Thank you again for all of your support and for your time,

Dave Ramage



James Monaghan

Along with my wife Christine and my children James, Paige, Grace, and Nolan, I have called Roxbury our home for almost 20 years.

I am running for a seat on the Roxbury Board of Education because I feel I can make a positive contribution to the district. My experiences, both professional and personal, make me an excellent candidate for the board. If elected, I will work to benefit the district, its taxpayers, its parents, and its students.

I graduated from William Paterson College with a degree in Communications and from the Morris County Police Academy. I am currently employed by the East Hanover Police Department as a Lieutenant. In the past, I served as Patrol Division Commander, Internal Affairs Officer, and Emergency Services Unit Commander. In addition, I also served as a D.A.R.E. Officer. If given the opportunity to be a board member, I will make use of my professional experience to help the district.

I participate in numerous volunteer athletic programs. I participated in Roxbury’s Recreation program, specifically in the Boys and Girls Basketball and Soccer, Baseball, and Indoor Hockey. I am an active member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church and am involved in the St. Therese C.Y.O. Boys and Girls Basketball. I am also a member of the Roxbury Wrestling Fans Association and the Roxbury Football Club.

I continue to strongly support and recognize the importance of extracurricular programming, including sports and clubs, in our children’s education. If elected, I will strive to preserve these programs, their coaches, and their advisers, while also balancing the monetary needs of the district.

I will approach the position of a board member and the issues we face together as a parent, a police officer and local volunteer, and as a taxpayer.

I appreciate all of your support these past weeks and I look forward to serving the needs of the people, parents, and students of the Roxbury School district. Together, we will accomplish great things and provide a strong education for our children to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Thank you again for all of your support and for your time,

Lt. James Monaghan