| Santa Clara County, CA | November 2, 2004 Election |
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Ballot StatementBy Rhoda BressCandidate for Board Member; Gilroy Unified School District |
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The following ballot statement was filed at the Registry of Voters.I believe it is time to put the "public" back in the public schools. Parents and students need leaders who will focus on the classroom experience and ensure the delivery of a quality education. Gilroyans expect school board members to represent the community they are elected to serve, not rubberstamp administrative recommendations. A Gilroy resident since 1986, I have three children who graduated from the district and one still enrolled. For the past 18 years, I have served as a volunteer in classrooms, on district committees, and on four parent club boards. As a founder of Odyssey Theatre, I advocate for arts in the curriculum. My efforts on behalf of classroom reform resulted in the reinstitution of honors classes and a new language arts curriculum at Gilroy High School. A graduate of public schools, I received my B.A. in government from Barnard College. I want to live in a community that has as much pride in its public school system as it does in its Garlic Festival. Gilroy needs a trustee who understands what the community wants and will never lose sight of the ultimate goal, an education that allows all students to reach their fullest potential. |
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