Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Director, Zone 1

STEVE EVANS

OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker, John L. Scott Salem West

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Salem-Keizer Elementary teacher, retired after 30 years of service.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attended Yamhill-Carlton Schools K-12; Graduated, Oregon College of Education, 1972 ; Post graduate at UO, OSU, PSU, and Northern Illinois University.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: North Albany Service District Board, 1978-81; Elected to McKinley, Morningside, Miller Elementary Local School Advisory Committees; Polk County Commission for Children and Families.

Additional Activities:

Sec/Treasurer of the OHAS (Wheels program)

Elsinor Theater volunteer

Schools /Parks and Rec. Coach for Football, Basketball, and Soccer. Fundraising committee for the West Salem Titan Boosters

Member of the Titan Music Boosters; Past member South High Music Boosters

West Salem Business Association board.

Steve Evans..... Dedicated to Making Our Schools Serve the Community

Steve is aware of the challenges our teachers face as they strive to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind. Laws. These goals can only be met if we involve teachers, parents, and the community in this effort. Everyone benefits from highly skilled students entering our workforce.

Steve Evans......Believes in Creating a Violence-Free School Environment

Steve Evans believes that all students deserve an opportunity to learn and teachers to work in a safe environment. Steve endorses programs which assess student and family Assets and intervene to prevent bullying and harassment.

Steve Evans......Finding Ways to Deliver the Most for the Taxpayer Dollar.

Steve Evans served on the District Over-sight committee for Purchasing and Delivery. Steve Evans has also worked hard to conserve energy and reduce waste by creating five Oregon Green schools. Steves Green Teams have won State and National Awards for waste reduction.

Steve Evans......Working hard to Serve the Community.

Steve Evans has visited every building in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Steve has worked to involve students in community service and believes this is an integral part of education. Steve Evans has demonstrated the dedication, service, and trust this community needs on the Salem-Keizer School Board.

(This information furnished by Steve Evans

and is printed exactly as submitted.)