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Orange County, CA | November 2, 2010 Election |
Orange County Registrar of Voters: Candidate StatementBy John PalacioCandidate for Board Member; Santa Ana Unified School District | |
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As a school board member, I have managed taxpayer funds in an efficient and prudent manner. As a parent of a child with disabilities, I know the importance of making a difference. I have made a difference in reducing school over-crowding, improving test scores and teaching students to learn English: Increased the number of high school graduates. Reduced the student drop-out rate. Increased reading/math test scores. Increased English instructional hours. Increased the number of students passing the high school exit exam. Increased the number of students attending pre-school, summer school, after-school and weekend tutoring programs. Implemented a Comprehensive College Preparation Program. Nearly 700 million dollars has been spent in building, expanding and modernizing state-of-the-art school facilities. Added hundreds of new classrooms. Built two fundamental high schools. Tripled the number of students attending fundamental schools. Approved 5 new charter schools to give parents Choice. I am a member of the Elks and former member of the Rotary and Lions Clubs. I was active with the boy scouts, little league and working with developmentally disabled youth. I have helped raise funds for charities, scholarships and school programs. My children attended and graduated from Santa Ana schools. Contact me: 714-542-0589 or Jpalacio@pacbell.net. |
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