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Los Angeles County, CA | November 6, 2001 Election |
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ACCOMPLISHMENTSBy Susan Hunter EidenCandidate for Governing Board Member; East Whittier City Elementary School District |
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In the past 12 years, Susan Hunter Eiden and her fellow board members have successfully supported and approved many innovative educational programs.Such programs include:
Initiated the $20 million school bond which provided funds to repair and update aging classrooms at every school
Developed strategies to insure safety of students during time of national and local crisis
Supported Class Size Reduction which has improved the ratio between teachers and students in primary grades
Improved educational opportunities for students with special needs
Approved funding for computers and technological training at every school
Worked with negotiating teams to provide salary increases of up to 16.5% in the last two years alone, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and statutory reserves
Implemented successful new programs in reading, writing and math
Built on the strengths and created strategies to improve the educational concerns identified through standardized testing of district students
Addressed the concerns of parents, youth groups and neighboring residents
Provided enrichment opportunities for GATE students
Developed after-school childcare in partnership with local civic organizations
Encouraged the development of a Learning Organization in which all staff, parents, students and civic groups are valued and contributing members |
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