Candidate for
Board Member; Sacramento City Unified School District

Roy Grimes

Roy Grimes was overwhelmingly elected to the Sacramento City Unified Board of Education in November 2002. He was elected by his peers for a term as Board President in November 2005.

During his tenure on the Board, Mr. Grimes has made entrepreneurship, diversity in district business relationships and student achievement his priorities. As a result of his direction, the district's organizational infrastructure has improved, bringing greater transparency to decision-making and improved communication with parents and the community.

Drawing on his 23-years of elected public service, including 20 years served on the Sacramento County Board of Education, Mr. Grimes endeavors to bring an innovative entrepreneurial perspective to public education. By creatively using, to the greatest extent possible, the district's real property assets supported by a strong asset management program, he expects the district will gain additional resources to support student learning.

A native of the California central valley, Mr. Grimes is proud of his roots. A product of the inequitable education "track" system and segregated schools, he persevered toward his dream to attend college. Following graduation from high school, he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism and Masters Degrees in Public Management and Political Science. He holds a California Educational Administrative Credential and is a Certified Government Financial Manager.

Mr. Grimes has had a rich and varied career. Currently a classroom teacher, he previously held various public policy positions, including budget analyst, program administrator and legislative advocate. He is also a businessman, with experience in real estate development.

Mr. Grimes is a Delegate Assembly Member and Nominations Committee Member of the California School Board Association. He has held past positions on the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board, PTA and School Site Council. He is also a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.