Voter Information for Mel Thompson. November 4, 2003 Election

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League of Women Voters of California

San Mateo County, CA

November 4, 2003 Election

Mel Thompson

Candidate for
Board Member; San Mateo-Foster City School District

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Biographical Highlights

Occupation: Management Consultant
MRP Harvard University 1977
Also studied at MIT and the Harvard Business School
Member San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization
Currently President, SMFC Board of Trustees
Member SMFC Board of Trustees since 2000

Top Priorities if Elected

Preserving financial viability of school district in time of crisis
Continuing to focus on high, challenging academic standards
Increasing opportunities for high-achieving students

Position Papers

Foster City School Boundaries: It is time to re-examine Foster City school boundaries and attendance policies at Brewer Island school.
Continued Fiscal Problems and Keeping the District Financially Viable: SMFC District will face severe financial problems over the next few years and we must act responsibly to solve them now.
Arts and Physical Education in the Schools: It's important to keep arts and physical education as part of the school curriculum.

Campaign Contact Information

Website: http://www.ReElectMel.com
E-mail: mel@comtrac.net

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