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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
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Candidate Statement

By Richard Claspill

Candidate for Board Member; Berryessa Union School District

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Qualifications for the Berryessa Board of Education
Richard Claspill 408-258-4440 home 408-230-6404 cell e-mail = rclas1@juno.com

Berryessa School Board Member Qualifications:

  • Travel & residence in Asia, Mexico, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
  • Graduate of UOP, course work from Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, Univ. of Costa Rica, & other universities.
  • Migrant Education Teacher
  • Berryessa substitute teacher
  • Evergreen Middle School teacher 33 years
  • Berryessa Summer School Teacher
  • PTA with Ruskin, Majestic Way, and Sierramont Schools.
  • Berryessa taxpayer 22 years.

I have been married to Anne for 34 years. We have each taught for 35 years. Our 3 daughters have gone to Berryessa and Evergreen schools. Our granddaughter began Berryessa Kindergarten this year. Now I have time to invest in Berryessa to make our schools the very best that they can be.

I will be the voice of parents, teachers, students, and my fellow taxpayers. I support new classroom technology, continued high moral standards, and traditional high-test scores. Berryessa homeowners will enjoy the fruits of our outstanding schools.

My garden has many trees. They all dwell in peaceful harmony. Berryessa is a multicultural garden of heart's delight. Please allow me to help this educational garden in Berryessa, achieve many successful harvests. Please vote for Richard Claspill in November.

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