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Board of Education
Elizabeth Griffin
Dr. Kathleen E. Kaiser
Jann Reed
Rick Rees
Dr. Andrea Lerner Thompson
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| | The Board of Education holds Regular Board Meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month with exceptions in April (5th Wednesday of the month), November (3rd Wednesday of the month) and December (1st Wednesday of the month) at 6:00 p.m., in the Chico City Council Chambers, East Fourth and Main Streets. Regular Board Meetings may be seen on cable channel 11. Please click HERE to view agendas.
For Board Meeting information, call 530/891-3000 ex. 149, weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Board welcomes your comments in writing. Letters to the Board may be addressed to:
CUSD Board of Education
1163 E. 7th Street
Chico, CA 95928
E-mail the Board of Education
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| | Elizabeth Griffin, Clerk
Elected: 2008
Term of Office expires: 2012
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I was born in upstate New York the fifth of seven children; my family moved to southern California when I was 11. I came to Butte County in 1980 and worked as a legal secretary to support myself through college. I graduated from CSU Chico in 1988 magna cum laude with a BA in Social Science and earned secondary level teaching credentials in Social Science and English. I taught at Chico High School for two-and-a-half years and then completed two years of law school. I am married and have two grown children who graduated from Chico High School.
After several years volunteering in the community, I began to work with a local non-profit, first as an in-home parent educator, then moved on to design and teach parenting classes and manage a literacy program and a support program for relative caregivers. In 2000 I was hired by Butte County Children’s Services and assumed responsibility for the county’s Foster Care Licensing Program. I managed that program and taught parenting classes before joining the staff of the Butte County Children & Families Commission in 2007 as their School Readiness Coordinator. My goal is to support a brighter future for all of Chico’s children through quality education and Iam proud to serve as a School Board Trustee.
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| | Dr. Kathleen E. Kaiser, Vice President
Elected: 2006
Term of Office expires: 2010
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Kathleen Kaiser, Ph.D., Duke University; B.A., Florida State University and member of CSU, Chico's faculty since 1972. Outstanding Faculty Service Award, Governor appointee to CSU BOT, CPEC Commissioner, past Statewide Academic Senator, Children's Choir of Chico, PTSO at Marsh Jr. High. Children and grandchildren attended CUSD and Montessori schools. Volunteer work: Chico Velo, Chico Running Club, numerous campus and community activities.
As a district, we are committed to all children's academic preparation and success. College prep is supposed to start with 8th grade; high school success is measured by 10th grade level work; however, second languages, performing arts, essential math and English skills are mandatory for college entrance. All our children must be prepared by their academic and social experiences in our schools to be successful adults in a global and diverse economy. I am committed to serve your children and our community with integrity in this most important area - our school district. | |
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| | Jann Reed, President
Elected: 2004, 2008
Term of Office expires: 2012
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I am definitely a product of America’s public school system, having attended seven elementary schools, two junior highs and three high schools throughout the United States. Although this may not be a typical childhood, it did prepare me for being the “new kid” as junior member of the CUSD Board of Education.
My background is in microbiology. I graduated from CSU, Chico in 1979. Since 1993 I have been volunteering in a variety of ways in the school district, including classroom volunteer, school site council rep, and PTA president. My three children currently attend schools in CUSD and I have found that Chico Unified is filled with dedicated teachers and staff.
I believe that providing a quality public education for our youth is one of the principle responsibilities of our society. In our ever-changing world, it is important that our students are life-long learners, prepared for the challenges ahead.
I feel honored to have this opportunity to make a contribution to our community. | |
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| | Rick Rees, Member
Elected: 2002, 2006
Term of Office expires: 2010
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It is my privilege to serve our community and education stake-holders on the board of education. I have been an active member of our wonderful community for over thirty years. I am the parent of one successful CUSD graduate and a current high school student. I graduated from CSU, Chico where I have enjoyed a 25-year career in student services.
The education or our kids is our most important public endeavor. Public education is the bedrock of our communities and is at the center of our quality of life.
All stake-holders of the education enterprise must have their concerns and ideas heard, registered and included in policy decisions. We need to pull together to make public education work for our kids and our communities.
Chico is fortunate to have a very high quality professional faculty and staff working to make our schools the best. I am committed to support their efforts. | |
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| | Dr. Andrea Lerner Thompson, Member
Elected: 2006
Term of Office expires: 2010
E-mail Andrea
I have lived in Chico for fifteen years. Chico has given me so much: I met my husband here, and our sons were born at Enloe. With its beautiful trees and parks, a thriving business and medical community, the presence of the university and community college, we have many resources to celebrate. Yet, I believe a strong measure of the vitality of a community is the excellence of its public schools. I bring to the Board my commitment to academic opportunity and excellence for all of Chico’s children.
I believe in the value of public education. Although I grew up in a poor family, the quality of the education I received from the public schools gave me the tools I needed to accomplish my goals. At CSU, Chico I am professor of American literature and American Indian Studies; I served as Director of University Honors Programs from 2002 until 2006. I hold graduate degrees from Stanford University and the University of Arizona.
I have two children, an eighth grader and a sixth grader, in the school district. What I wish for them is the same thing that I wish to work toward for all children in our district. I want them to feel they received the highest standards of public education to enable them to take their places as tomorrow’s leaders. | |
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