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LWV League of Women Voters of California
Humboldt County, CA November 4, 2003 Election
Smart Voter JIM WELSH

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Northern Humboldt Union High School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • 34 yrs. teaching high school; 26 at McKinleyville High
  • 10 years teaching & supervising Student Teachers at HSU; currently teaching in Education Dept. at HSU and Veterans' Upward Bound Program.
  • Dept. Chairman, Faculty President, Union Negotiator, Mentor Teacher;
  • Awards from county and HSU for Outstanding Teaching
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Providing best opportunities and education possible for all students in the NHUHSD.
  • Managing finances in difficult times with preservation of exisiting staff and existing programs, and making cuts where they least affect students
  • Continue to implement innovative programs such as Int, Baccalaureate Program and CEDAR Academy and staff development
Key Endorsements
  • NHUHSD Faculty Association;
  • McKinleyville High Teachers Group;
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Position Papers
Candidate's Statement
I know about schools, am connected to schools, and have proven my commitment to education over and over again. I am experienced in school matters and willing to use my experience to benefit the community.
The McKINLEYVILLE PRESS says:
Jim Welsh boasts education experience
TIMES STANDARD Endorses WELSH and MINKEMA
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