North Marion School District 15
Director, Position 1

JOLYNNE ASH

OCCUPATION: Broker/Owner DreamStreet Real Estate, Inc.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Realtor 14 years

Owner/Broker 3 years

Contracts Administration, High Tech, 10 year

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: AA Business Administration,

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: NM Primary Site Council 2000-2002

NM Middle Site Council 2002-2005

NM PTA Vice President 2003-2005

I am an active participant in our schools, and have been for 10 years. As a parent, I spend time each week workingin the schools with teachers and administrators toenhance learning for our children. I know our staff and parents because I spend time working with them.There are many challenges facing our children, teachers, administrators, and our school board today. I see these challenges where they mean the most: where they touch our children and the learning process. On todays school board we need active participants in education who spend time in our schools, rolling up their sleeves and solving problems.

I am a hands-on person. Here are some of my accomplishments:

- Organized staff and parents to save 6th grade Outdoor School in 2003

- Created aMiddle School Academic Achievement Awards Program, increasing honor roll by 22% in one year

- Started abi-weekly Parent Newsletterfor the middle school.

As a Realtor and local business owner I talk to many people relocating to Oregon. One of the most important criteria people place on purchasing Real Estate is the quality of schools. Our schools affect our children, our future, and the value of our property. Our schools are getting stronger and we need to continue that trend. I will put a priority on preparing our students for life, college, and training to allow them to contribute to our community. I will bring fresh ideas and energy to the School Board. We live in a wonderful community and I want to continue to make it better.

I am Involved, committed and working for you.

Fresh Ideas Involved Committed Working for You

Jolynne Ash

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