Community College BoardsThe community college district is governed by a board elected by voters in each Supervisorial District. The board reviews and adopts an annual budget, hires the chancellor, and approves high-dollar contracts, major program changes, compensation, and benefits. Funding, which comes from tuition, fees, property taxes, state aid (all except Maricopa and Pima), and donations, supports operations and capital needs. The board has final authority on fiscal policy, budget, employee contracts, capital expenditures, and tuition. The chancellor reports to the board.Why you should care: Community colleges serve county residents who can take classes, learn a trade, or earn an associate’s degree; some also offer bachelor's degrees. The job of the governing board in today’s educational realm is challenging because of the volatility of harsh economic conditions, divisive politics, the lack of state funding for the two largest community colleges (Maricopa and Pima), and rapidly changing governance and regulatory concerns.For additional information:https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/01444.htm
Campaign Phone
6027032564
Public Policy Priorities
Abide by the written polices provided at YC for Board Members, Title 15-1401 through 1491 I commit to keeping YC great, keep our tax rate low, tuition is already low at $3,200 when AZ Universities at at least $13,900, YC has many workforce certifications such as cosmetology, 3-year accelerated nursing degree, welding, dental tech/hygenist and vet tech were added this year.
Qualifications and Experience
Attended my small home town of 6,000 Trenton, Missouri Junior College. Served on the Washington Elementary School District Board, 8 years in the Senate, 8 years in House, Was a chair of Education and always on the education committee, I was education chair for the National Foundation for Women Legislators. Chaired the Public Safety & Human Services Committee the last 4 years in the Senate. I have experience in open meeting laws and how to make motions.
Memberships & Affiliations
Living Truth Church, Republican Women's Clubs, People Who Care (Take people to medical appointment or pick up groceries fo them.
Endorsements
AZ Senate Presidents: Ken Bennett, Karen Fann & Steve Pierce, Speaker of the House Andy Tobin, YC board members Deb McCasland & Patrick Kuykendall
Community Service
People Who Care
Education
University of Northern Colorado Bachelor of Science
Long history of enjoying working together with many types of individuals. Well versed with parliamentary procedures. Chaired committees in the Senate & House of Representatives.
Making sure courses are accredited so they transfer. Affordability, housing and providing quality instructors so students are able to achieve certification or to pass profession tests upon graduation.
To begin with to let students going into high school know about dual enrollment and that they can take college courses in high school and even have an associate degree when graduating high school saving a lot of time and money. Promote the multitude of workforce certification classes.
Served on the Appropriation committees while in the legislature. Support the YC Foundation. I believed Einstein's 8th wonder of the world: Compound interest. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn't … pays it, No debt on vehicles we own and great credit scores.
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