LWV League of Women Voters of California
San Mateo County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
 Smart Voter Ruth Palmer

Candidate for
Member, Board of Trustees; Cabrillo Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Social Worker (retired); parent
  • School Board member (current)
  • M.A. Social Work, U.C. Berkeley
  • B.A. Social Science, U.C. Berkeley; Phi Beta Kappa
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Member, School-Linked Services Executive Advisory Committee
  • Three children--two currently attend Half Moon Bay High School
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Continue ongoing alignment of district curriculum with California state standards for language arts, math, social studies, and science
  • Complete construction of new middle school; additional building modernization/expansion
  • Develop strategies for increasing district revenues to support student achievement, reduce class size and more adequately compensate teachers.
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Position Papers
A Track Record That Speaks For Itself
In our nearly 8 years as School Board members, we have seen this district progress from one that, in 1992, was unfocused, struggling and demoralized to one that, in the year 2000, has clear goals, a plan to achieve them and the unity to succeed. We have worked hard as a district and community to build a financial, instructional, and physical infrastructure that reflects our commitment to improving academic performance.
The Land Swap
Here's the truth about the "Land Swap"and how it is so beneficial to our District. The actual contract is a public document and is available at the Cabrillo Unified School District office.
A School Board Mandate: Building Teacher Trust and Support
 
Key Endorsements
  • California School Employees Association (CSEA)
  • Cabrillo Unified Teachers Assoication (CUTA)
  • Ted Lempert, State Assemblyman, 21st Assembly District
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.vote-ken-ruth.org
E-mail: info@vote-ken-ruth.org


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