Dennis Helm was elected to the Board of School Directors in November 2009. Mr. Helm participates in the Business Advisory Council, the Education Foundation, PSBA, Personnel Committee, and Act 32 /Local Tax Collection Committee. He is also an alternate to both Harrisburg Area Community College and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.

Mr. Helm is a resident of the district and has three sons: Jeremy, 27; Kyle, 24; and Alex, 20. Currently, he owns the financial service firm, The Helm Group, LLC, which he has served as a financial advisor for nearly ten years. Previous to this position, he worked in the computer systems field.

Mr. Helm hopes to bring to the board good problem solving and financial skills. He believes in seeing the “big picture” and in innovation. He sees technology as a means to improve both education and the cost of education. He feels his role is to serve both the students and tax payers equally.

Mr. Helm has lived in the district for over 12 years and desired to become more a part of the community.

“The Board of Directors have done a good job bringing the district into the 21^st century without overwhelming taxes, and the administration has provided leadership that is recognized statewide and beyond. I believe the new board and administration, together with wonderful principals and teachers, is poised to enhance East Pennsboro as a recognized leader in public education, leading in student development and in fiscal responsibility.”