Proven Leadership

By Steven M. Sturgeon

Rotary's Philosophy - "Service Above Self"

Sulphur Springs School Board 1994-1999

Hart Board Representative + Castaic Site Selection Committee 2001-2010

Hart Board Representative + Facilities Modernization / Construction Monitoring Committee from 2010

Delegate, Region 22 + California School Board Association 10 years

Hart Board Representative + Finance & Audit Committee 2004-present

Chairman of Sulphur Springs Site Council - Two years

Vice Chairman of La Mesa Site Council + Two Years

Member, La Mesa Site Council + One Year

Active in Youth Sport Organizations - 10 years

Santa Clarita / Canyon Country resident + 35 years

Volunteer for local charities + Continuing

Volunteer of the Year, Child & Family Center Foundation 2011

SCV Man of the Year 2013

Director, SCV Sheriffs Foundation 2011-2014

Past President, Rotary Club Member + 13 years

Business Owner / Operator - 42 years

To the Voting Community:

Why did you decide to live in Santa Clarita? There's a good chance that your answer has something to do with our outstanding schools.

As a Hart School District Elected Board Member since 1999, it's been my honor to work tirelessly to continue and expand upon our community's legacy of educational success.

Right now, more than ever, our District requires leadership, experience and innovation to guide our community's most valuable assets - our children and their education + into the next decade.

Vast change is on the horizon for our District. We'll be completing building projects of up to $500 million with Measure SA and developer fees to complete two performing arts centers; two-story classroom buildings; vital renovations and Castaic High School.

Our physical buildings aren't the only things evolving; Common Core implementation must continue smoothly to ensure that our children are developing essential critical-thinking skills and mastering new technology. Right now, we're also committed to our Career Pathways and Career Technical Education programs, which will broaden even further to provide clear direction from high school to college or industry careers.

I'm proud of the role I've played to bring these projects to fruition and I'm committed to seeing them through + on time and on budget. Santa Clarita's children deserve the best and I won't accept anything less.

Parents and teachers will tell you that I'm incredibly accessible; I want you to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns, any time. As your child's advocate,

I've served the District in several positions + the most prestigious being as one of only 250 delegates statewide to the California School Board Association. My experience and commitment to you, your family and our community schools will be put to the best use over these next four years.

That's why I humbly ask for your vote this November.