Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Folsom Cordova Unified School District

My name is Richard Nathanson. Although a newcomer to local politics, I have been a member of the Folsom community since 1989 when I assumed command of the Sacramento Naval Reserve Center. For over 20 years I served in the Naval Service before retiring in Folsom. I now work for the Sacramento County Office of Education. My goal as a member of the School Board is simple, to serve in the best interests of the children. I see the three significant issues facing our school system are:

1. Improving the quality, leadership, and accountablity in our schools to educate and develop young men and women into productive citizens of our community.

2. Efficient use of district funds to improve and build facilities while insuring a challenging standard of achievement is maintained by the children.

3. Integrating state of the art technology into the learning process.

As your representative and to achieve success on these issues, I will:

1. Ensure high standards in selection, assignment, and retention of professionals in all levels of administration and education.

2. Question every dollar spent by the district and ensure that it has a direct and qualitative measure of effectiveness in the classroom.

3. Invest in the future by bringing technology and trained professionals into each classroom.

I believe in public service, working hard, and doing my best. Allow me the opportunity to serve you and the community and make a difference.