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Election Day is May 16, 2023 - Special District Election
Thank you for stopping by to learn more about my campaign to retain my seat on the Central School District 13J School Board in Position 7.
I am so grateful that I have had the opportunity to serve my community in this important role. Our District has so many wonderful things about it, and it’s an honor to have been a part of the growth and development of our students and educators over this past school year. I look forward to another term as the School Board member representing Zone 7 and hope I can count on your vote.
Together, we can make our schools and the education experience for all of our students better and better!
My experience and qualifications:
Incumbent Central School District 13J Board Member for Position 7
Retired Tax Attorney with 15 years' experience working with "Big Four" public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP
Elected member of the Oregon School Board Association's Legislative Policy Committee (Position 13, Yamhill/Polk Region)
Member, Friends of Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus
Extensive governance, financial reporting and non-profit audit experience as past Audit Committee Chair and Audit Committee Member with the Albertina Kerr Center and the Robert Toigo Foundation
Managing Member, Graham Oregon Properties, LLC (Real Estate Development & Management)
Education:
JD and LLM in Taxation from University of San Diego School of Law
BS in Education, Training & Development from Southern Illinois University
Other community experience:
Volunteer Site Coordinator and Counselor, AARP Tax-Aide (Monmouth site)
1st Vice President and Board Member, Monmouth Independence Community Foundation
Council Member, Monmouth-Independence YMCA Branch Advisory Council (Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties)
Member, Women of Independence and Monmouth (WIM) Community Engagement Project
My complete professional resume is available on LinkedIn.
Thank you for your vote.
Thank you for your vote.
Below are a few key points, outlining my approach to public education
Support the whole child approach to the education and development of all students
Support the whole child approach to the education and development of all students
The most important measure of CSD13J success is how we support equity for all students and invest in their long-term success in education, in future careers and in life.
Support access to educational facilities that are safe and support learning
Support access to educational facilities that are safe and support learning
Appropriate facilities for learning means that our students can learn without being distracted by excessive heat or cold. It means the right technology is available to both students and teachers. It means the outdoor areas don't become completely unusable during bad weather. It means the entire CSD13J school population is safe from unauthorized individuals gaining access and that young students don't have the ability to wander off. See the Long Range Facilities Plan for many more details.
Provide educators with training, support, and quality educational materials
Provide educators with training, support, and quality educational materials
In order to improve academic performance, effective materials and teaching methods must be in use. We must continue to support our teachers with coaching and professional development so they will have the best tools available to help students achieve their goals.
Promote transparency and clear communication between the District and all stakeholders
Promote transparency and clear communication between the District and all stakeholders
Clear and timely communication between the District, students' families, the community, and all stakeholders is critical. In addition, the methods we use to communicate information should be regularly examined for effectiveness.
Questions?
Questions?
Please contact me if you have a question or to get more information:
Email: SusanGraham4Central13J@gmail.com
Phone: 619-757-4530
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