OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Since 1972, service for the State of Oregon as follows: Department of Motor Vehicles; State Engineers Office; University of Oregon; Department of Higher Education; and Children’s Services Division now known as Services to Children and Families.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Public school education in Roseburg, Oregon, graduating in 1972 from Roseburg High School.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None

SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPERIENCE

1994-June 2000 Salem-Keizer School Board’s Community Relations Advisory Committee/Community Involvement Advisory Committee Co-Chair 1998-99; Chair 1999-2000

Participated in development/facilitation of initial Citizen Ambassadors for Public Schools program (CAPS) September 1998-June 1999

1995-Present Highland Elementary School LSAC/PTC (Secretary/Treasurer roles)

July 1997-Oct. 1997 Short Term Enrollment Impact Response Task Force

Oct. 1997-Nov. 1997 Year Round Calendar Work Group

Jan. 1998-April 1998 Educational Facilities Task Force

May 2000-Jan. 2001 Common Calendar for Learning Feasibility Study Group

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001 Keizer/North Salem Neighborhood Work Team, Phase 2 Boundary Change Process

RELATED ACTIVITIES

July 1998-Nov. 1998 Coordinating Committee Member of Classrooms for Kids

Sept. 1999 Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Urban Symposium - Parent Perspectives, Challenges and Successes of Family Involvement on Academic Achievement (an invitational workshop)

HONORS

May 1999 Salem-Keizer Community Relations Department Volunteer of the Year, District Leadership

FAMILY: Husband, Gary D. Williams. 2 children at Highland Elementary

REASON FOR WANTING TO SERVE ON THE SCHOOL BOARD:

My experience provides me with an in depth understanding of the school district. I am an active listener, skilled communicator, and passionate about the success of our children. I value our District’s practice of seeking community input. I, in turn, will be committed to open, respectful participation and dialogue with all members of the community.

(This information furnished by Cindy Sullivan-Williams