Official Ballot Statement

	Official Ballot Statement
                 Statement of CATHY KROYMANN, Candidate for
                           Governing Board Member
   Occupation: Mother and Volunteer
   Age: 46
   Education and Qualifications:
   Over the next four years, our District will upgrade our school
   facilities and improve how we teach our children. During these
   changes, it is critical that our community be represented by people
   who have demonstrated fiscal responsibility and an understanding of
   our children's educational needs. As a member of the School Board, I
   will:
     * Focus on excellence in the classroom. Preparing all students for
       higher education and the working world is my top priority.
       
     * Effectively manage the budget. Sound budgeting begins by ensuring
       Measure B school bond funds are spent in accordance with promises
       made to the voters.
       
     * Build community partnerships. Business, senior and community
       groups offer our schools a wealth of resources. Partnerships will
       improve technology in our schools and enrich learning for our
       children.
       
   I have proven I can make a difference. For more than a decade, I have
   worked to improve our schools. I have demonstrated my commitment to
   students from all parts of the community by working successfully with
   staff and parent leaders at every school in the District. I have:
     * Improved education in our schools as an elected member of site
       councils at elementary school, middle school and high school.
       
     * Increased the District's budget accountability by developing a
       community-wide education program on school finance and the PAUSD
       budget.
     * Developed education programs in partnership with business and
       education leaders and Joint Venture Silicon Valley.
     * Written our District's leadership performance standards for
       principals and our teacher evaluation system in collaboration with
       staff and parents.
     * Secured funding to upgrade our District's outdated school
       buildings as a leader of the campaign effort in support of Measure
       B.
       
   I am prepared to serve on the school board. I have spent years working
   in our community and understand the contributions everyone can make to
   our schools. My experience includes:
     Current President, Association for Senior Day Health
       
     Current member, Challenge 2000 Steering Committee, PAUSD partnership
       with Joint Venture Silicon Valley
     Current member, Joint Advisory Committee for Evaluation Procedures,
       PAUSD
     Current member, Advisory Board, Adolescent Counseling Services
     President, Palo Alto Council of Parent Teacher Associations, 1994-96
     Facilitator, Jordan Middle School Site Council, 1995-96
       
   As a parent of two students in the District, I know our schools have a
   deserved reputation for excellence. I will work with you to build on
   that foundation. I appreciate and value your support.
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