Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Director, Zone 5

RICK KIMBALL

OCCUPATION: Director, Technical Services for Truitt Bros., Inc. (1993-Present)

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Director, Processing Division for National Food Processors Association (1976-1993); Research Associate for University of California (1976-1993)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. in Food Industries, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None

JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE: Chairman of the Board, Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (1999-Present) and member since 1982; Instructor at several American Universities including Oregon State University, Ohio State University and Texas A & M; Guest Instructor to domestic and international companies

PRIORITIES

The School Boards focus has been wrong. Rick will shift priorities and resources back to the classroom.

Rick thinks outside the box to solve budget, staffing and policy problems. David Truitt, Co-Owner, Truitt Bros., Inc.

OPENESS

Our community is too often kept in the dark regarding important decisions. Rick will bring us back into the conversation.

Ricks open, approachable manner will break down barriers between the School Board and our community. Stephen Perkins, Co-Owner, Cascade Bakery

ACCOUNTABILITY

The School Board has not answered to the public for their decisions. Rick will open the doors of the School Board and involve the community in its decisions.

Rick demonstrates the leadership and teambuilding skills our School Board needs and our children deserve. Peter Torassa, Troop Leader

TRUST

As a community, we have lost faith in the Board to provide a safe, healthy learning environment. Ricks leadership ability will restore our trust.

There is no-one I would trust more than Rick to advocate for the future of our children. Dan Herman, Church Elder

Our community needs honesty, integrity and motivation. We need a trusted leader with a fresh approach. Rick Kimball is that leader. Dr. Rick Stor, Nephrologist

FOR OUR KIDS, OUR SCHOOLS, OUR COMMUNITY,

VOTE RICK KIMBALL

FOR YOUR SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOL BOARD

(This information furnished by Rick Kimball

and is printed exactly as submitted.)