The Lawrence school board on Monday will name a replacement for former school board member Adina Morse who resigned last month to take the position of executive director of the Lawrence Schools Foundation.

Here are the names of the people who have applied to replace Morse and a brief statement from their application forms submitted to the school district on their reasons for wanting to serve on the board.

— Paul Buskirk, a 30-year resident of Lawrence who has been director of the Kansas University Athletic Department’s academic support program for the past 25 years.

“I believe I have significant experience with academically related support systems and networks. I would like to share that perspective, as needed, in service to the district and the Lawrence community.”

— Scott Criqui, a 33-year resident of Lawrence, who is human resources manager at Trinity In-Home Care.

“Whatever the situation, I make it a point to make sure all people have access to the same opportunities — and education is a great tool in achieving that goal.”

— Jill Plankinton Fincher, a 25-year resident of Lawrence, who serves on several boards.

“Lawrence is fortunate to have wonderful schools and I would like to ‘give back’ in appreciation.”

— Lindsey Frye, a 23-year resident of Lawrence, who is an insurance claims representative for Apria Healthcare.

“I feel that I have an impartial, well-rounded view of each school and child’s needs at the same time being able to make fair decisions that would affect the entire district and students.”

— Marcel Harmon, an 8 1/2-year resident of Lawrence, who serves on several boards.

“I believe in the school board’s overall goals, mission and vision, its emphasis on excellence, equity and engagement, and I wish to help the remaining school board members and district in their continued efforts.”

— Tremayne ‘Eli’ Horn, a seven-year resident of Lawrence, is a principal of the Kickapoo Nation School in Powhattan and consultant to the Greenbush Community Learning Center.

He did not submit an answer as to why he wanted to serve on the board, but Ralph Beacham, associate executive director of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, submitted a letter saying that Horn “relishes any opportunity to assist his students as they develop and pursue their education goals.”

— Anne Koprince, a 2-year resident of Lawrence, works for a government contracts blog and is previous director of the project management program at George Washington University.

“I have seen firsthand how providing people with opportunities and setting high expectations can alter the course of life. I want to do my part to continue to propel Lawrence schools in the right direction.”

— Dr. Neal Lintecom, a 16-year resident of Lawrence, has been president of the Lawrence Surgery Center for the past eight years.

“I would like to give Lawrence the best possible schools, in the town where I live, work and raise my family.”

— Mary Ladesich Loveland, a 38-year resident of Lawrence, and former school board member.

“I want our current parents and future parents to feel equally proud of our schools and all of our students and future students to receive an excellent education.”

— Marlene Merrill, a 22-year Lawrence resident, former school board member and school administrator.

“Although students in Lawrence receive a good education (approximately 90 percent graduation rate), the district needs to improve educational equity — opportunities to minority students.”

— Wilfredo Rosado-Chaparro, an 11-year resident of Lawrence, who is an environmental scientist with the EPA.

“I feel fortunate to now live in a place that truly values education, yet I believe we must continue to strive and to grow.”

—William Roth, an eight-year resident of Lawrence, who has experience in financial management.

“Fervently believing that education is not only the foundation of a sound democratic society, but also the key to success in adult life, it is critical that the learning experience for our children be the best.”

— William Simmons, a 28-year resident of Lawrence, who is a retired police officer and tax administrator and is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran.

“Serving as a member of my local school board is my way of addressing the critical issues that face our community, state and nation — providing our children in Lawrence, Kansas, with a world-class education.”