Salem-Keizer School District
24J 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
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