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San Joaquin County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
 Smart Voter Vernon J. "Vern" Gebhardt

Candidate for
Trustee; Manteca Unified School District; Trustee Area 5

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Educator
  • BA University of the Pacific
  • U.O.P. Student Teacher of the Year 1968
  • Modesto B Football Coach of the Year 1974
  • Manteca Educator of the Year 1986
  • Sac-Joaquin Section Athletic Director of the Year 2003
  • 37 years in Education (11 as an Athletic Director)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Education must meet the needs of both the college bound students and students who will choose a trade school or vocation after high school graduation.
  • Treat educators and classified employees with respect and help them do the best job possible in educating our students.
  • Collaborate and share educational practices that will improve test scores and graduation rates in all schools.
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Key Endorsements
  • Former Manteca Superintendent Marve Tatum
  • San Joaquin Delta College Board Member Ted Simas
  • Former Lathrop Mayor Bennie Gatto
Position Papers
Background
After spending 37 years in the Manteca Unified School District as a teacher/coach/athletic director, I believe I have the qualifications to be on the board.
Challenges
One of our biggest challenges will be to reinstate trust between the district, the board, the teachers and classified employees.
Restore Elementary Sports Program
We must reinstate the elementary school athletic program.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.vote4vern.com
E-mail: vernongebhardt@comcast.net


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