LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA April 5, 2005 Election
Smart Voter Sally Nilssen

Candidate for
Board Member; Glendale Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Statistician/Demographer
  • B.A. and M.A., University of Southern California, in sociology, demography, and gerontology.
  • Planner and analyst with Los Angeles United Way and U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Member of GUSD Measure K Advisory Bond Committee, three years.
  • Mother of two children in the GUSD.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • New funding sources for the schools, looking particularly to new foundation and government grants for program needs.
  • More vocational education options including internships, apprenticeships, and GCC exchanges.
  • Preparation for declining enrollment and support of "Best Practices" from school to school.
Key Endorsements
  • Kathy Lefkovits
  • Jessica Gillooly
  • Beverly Scott
Position Papers
Nilssen: A winning combination of skills and experience
Nilssen has 25 years of experience as a data analyst/statistician and non-profit consultant for board development, fund development, grant writing and assest mapping.
Nilssen and the "No Child Left Behind" act
Nilssen believes in "local control" of schools.
Maintain Quality Education for All
With two children in GUSD, Nilssen is knowledgable about both the quality educational and supplemental supportive services, and will work to ensure that they are maintained and expanded.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.shnilssen@AOL.COM
Phone: 818 378-6886
 Address:
Nilssen for School Board
P.O. Box 1053
Montrose CA 91021-1053

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