Candidate for
Trustee; San Diego Community College District; Trustee Area C

We worked with the govenor and state legislators to obtain fair funding legislation, something that had not been done in decades. Now San Diego students, faculty, and staff get their fair share of state reapportionment. It will take that same local leadership to ensure successful implementaiton. I will continue efficient and effective successful management of limited fundng and continue to lead and present innovative solutions.

I believe that to be effective, a leader should listen to everyone and make decisions which are in the best interests of the students and the district. I don't consider myself as a politician. Rather as an elected leader. The difference is simple. Politicians are always thinking of the next election, leaders are thinking of the next decade.

Ballot Statement of Rich Grosch

RICH GROSCH 21 Year Professional Career Educator/Teacher Executive Vice President/San Diego Community College Board of Trustees

Rich was the primary election winner with over 66% of the vote. Rich is clearly the choice of the district.

Endorsed by the District Chancellor, Faculty, Managers, and all current Board Members of the San Diego Community College District: Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor... Marty Block, Board President...Bill Schwandt, Peter Zschiesche, and Maria Senior; current board members...American Federation of Teachers...San Diego Community College Managers Association.

"The San Diego Community College District is in the best financial shape in decades thanks in no small measure to Rich and the rest of the board efforts"+ Constance Carroll, Chancellor, San Diego Community College District.

Rich Grosch is a team builder with his fellow Board members. Access to higher education for all San Diegans has been enhanced and opportunities for workforce training have been expanded.

The District has a balanced budget with well-funded reserves and the highest bond rating currently possible.

The District enjoys labor peace with all nine employee groups through a creative formula that provides financial stability for employees and for the District.

Rich Grosch has made sure that the taxpayer's dollars are spent properly on better educating our students. His financial background and broad organizational experience has made sure that our district enjoys continued financial and educational health.

The Board created the Citizen's Oversight Committee to make sure that TAXPAYER funds are spent properly. In fact, the citizen oversight has been so successful that a retiring board member had this to say:

"We sit on a host of oversight committees, and this is to my knowledge, is the most qualified, the most representative oversight committee that exists and the capacity and potential of this body to serve both the Board, staff, and the public is limitless" Barry Newman (Representative to the Proposition S Citizen Oversight Committee)

Rich has also been a leader on the environment. Through Rich's efforts, 685 million dollars of Prop S projects now meet green building standards and are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.

Education: Master's Degree in Education...Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education . . . California Lifetime Teaching Credential.

Professional Experience: Executive VP, San Diego Community College Board of Trustees...Elementary School Teacher, Santee Unified School District . . . Computer Teacher and Technology Coordinator, Sacred Heart Academy . . . Adjunct Professor of Education, National University . . .Director of Alumni, United States International University.

Community Involvement: Community Policymaker/Chair...Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation . . . Chair, Miramar College Citizens Advisory Board . . .Vice-President, Community Town Council . . . Coach, YMCA Youth Basketball and Soccer... Peninsula Youth Softball . . . Member, Point Loma Rotary.

Board President Marty Block says, "Rich Grosch's continued leadership on our board is critical to the Districts ongoing success. Our students and our community need Rich's wisdom and guidance. Rich needs your vote."