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I’ve lived in Santa Monica for 40 years. All three of my children attended our public schools. My architecture business is headquartered here…and I have more work to do on the Board of Education for the benefit of our kids.
I am running for re-election to continue the effort to ensure that our district’s Excellence through Equity initiative provides all the resources our students and teachers need. “ Since 2007 Ralph’s dedicated work on the School Board has been listening to both parents and educators to build balanced, equitable education solutions for all students.” —Senator Ben Allen
Dedicated and Listening Ralph’s Results z Managed parcel tax & capital bond campaigns
z Co-founder of Community for Excellent Public Schools
z Leader in securing City financial support for our district
z Created Education Foundation endowments
z Modernized classroom & library technology
z Helped fund TK-5 arts, staff
professional development, literacy coaches & enrichment programs
Ralph’s Goals z Work towards an equitable transition of Malibu becoming their own District z Improve student achievement leading to success in college and the workplace z Ensure the success of the Excellence through Equity initiative z Maintain budget stability to ensure continuity of programs z Complete Samohi Campus Facilities Plan & move to next building phase z Continue modernization of all Santa Monica and Malibu school facilities z Finalize re-negotiation of the Double Tree Hotel lease z Promote sustainability and environmental literacy in our schools z Improve teaching staff and administrator diversity z Increase parent involvement and engagement
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