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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Cindy M. Ruiz

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Walnut Valley Unified School District

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As our school board member for eight years, CINDY RUIZ has been an effective advocate for Quality Education, Safe Schools, and Accountability to Parents, Teachers and the Community

Under her Leadership:

  • Responsible and balanced budget every year even during State's Financial crisis
  • All schools exceed the state API scores of 800 with 9 schools exceeding 900
  • Diamond Bar High School, has the highest performing Calculus program in the nation
  • Walnut High School, recognized as a top International Baccalaureate Program
  • Walnut and Diamond Bar HS recognized as countries top schools in Newsweek Magazine
  • California Distinguished Schools
  • National Blue Ribbon Schools
  • Primary Years International Baccalaureate elementary school program, CJ Morris and Castle Rock Elementary
  • Implemented Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station partnership for school safety
  • Implemented 21st Century Technology Master Plan

Cindy Ruiz is active in her community:

  • Community homeowner for 21 years
  • Parent of an active student in Walnut Valley Unified School District
  • Parent of a Walnut HS graduate, now attending MtSAC
  • Husband teaches in Diamond Bar
  • Selected Walnut Chamber Citizen of the Year
  • Selected Walnut Chamber Volunteer of the Year
  • Received Community Leadership Award 2006 from The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
  • Received Chairman's Award in 2007 and 2008 from Regional Chamber of Commerce- San Gabriel Valley
  • Former Community Club President (PTO) and Member
  • Athletics Booster Club, WHS Parent Partners
  • Walnut Valley Educational Foundation Director
  • Founding chair of the Inaugural Dr. Ronald Hockwalt "Relay For Life" in Walnut
  • American Cancer Society Lead Volunteer for the ESGVU and Walnut Relay For Life

Cindy Ruiz will continue to focus on her priorities:

  • Ensure a Balanced Budget while protecting students and jobs
  • Bring our educational system into the technology advanced future with 21st Century Skills
  • Continue the school district's superior level of Academic Excellence
  • Work to reduce the Achievement Gap for all students regardless of race
  • Provide a safe and healthy learning environment
  • To keep government open, honest and accountable

CINDY RUIZ' leadership and integrity has earned her the endorsement of teachers and the Walnut Valley Educator's Association, community leaders, parents, students, and all four of her fellow School Board Members. Cindy is a team player and proven leader that is needed in the Walnut Valley Unified School District. Keep Kids First, Vote for Proven Leadership, Vote for Experience, Vote for Integrity, Vote for CINDY RUIZ for Walnut Valley School Board November 3rd

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