Terry's Results on the TUSD School Board

By Terry L. Ragins

GREAT strides continue to carry the District forward!

Selected new Superintendent with bond and school construction experience

Selected Chief Business Officer with bond and school construction experience.

Hired a new fiscal officer who improved financial procedures to allow financially informed decisions.

Made tough decisions to preserve the financial picture for TUSD through the "Great Recession". General fund reserve has been restored to appropriate levels!

Supporting the district's mission of public education: academic improvements and student achievement. 96% attendance rate District-wide. 96% high school graduation rate. VERY low drop-out rate. Student support programs rebuilding with improved funding. Small class sizes for all grades at 28:1 ratio.

Preparing for NEW CA State Standards implementation, and the accompanying computer-based state testing program in terms of students, technology, teachers, and parents.

Providing tutoring and special assistance for those students struggling with basics.

Supporting high standards for all students and comprehensive college preparation. Revised weighting of TUSD classes for GPAs; Broader access to Honors and AP classes; Revised graduation requirements; Served as presenter in workshops for parents on college search and application process.

Functioning as connection to a variety of community and school groups; TEF, PTA, HOAs, TPO, CSBA, LACSTA, TTA, SEIU, CSEA, Legislative Action Committee, and other community groups.

Committed to being available, accessible, and open to entire school and community. Board contact information on website and in district directory. Hired Public Information Officer to share information about TUSD with the community.

Faithfully serving community of Torrance with a focus on information exchange. Moved public comment section of board meetings to start of meeting, guided improvements and new design of the TUSD website, revised board agendas to be more user friendly, and began on-line monthly community TUSD newsletter.

TUSD IS better today than 12 years ago...and even than yesterday. Looking forward to bigger and better things for the students of Torrance!

Thank you for the privilege to serve Torrance students. Thank you for your time and attention... THANK YOU for your support and your vote.

PLEASE VOTE FOR TERRY L. RAGINS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015. THANK YOU!