NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION

POLLY R. PETERSON WALTER WOODLAND MELINDA VAN BOSSUYT NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT

OCCUPATION: Self Em- AND OCCUPATION: Adjunct Pro- OCCUPATION: Small business NO ployed, Construction related fessor of Writing, George Fox owner CHEHALEM PARK & industry. Additionally I build University PHOTO custom furniture and other OCCUPATIONAL BACK- RECREATION DISTRICT GROUND: OCCUPATIONAL BACK- wood products. 4-H Club Leader; Yam- hill County Fair Superintendent; SUBMITTED GROUND: High School Eng- OCCUPATIONAL BACK- COUNTY OF YAMHILL Exchange Student Coordinator; lish and Social Studies GROUND: Construction VOTERS’ PAMPHLET Music Instructor; PCC Community teacher, 1990-1992; 2001- industry 1993 to present; Education Instructor; Chairman, MAY 17, 2011 2002; : Albertsons Inc. 1989 to 1993 Citizens for Newberg and Educa- Adjunct Professor of Writing EDUCATIONAL BACK- tion; Chairman, Statewide Citizens and English 2002-2007; Assistant Professor of Writing and YOU MAY DELIVER YOUR VOTED GROUND: Boise High School, Graduate Educational Equity Coalition; Girl Scout Leader and Trainer; English 2007-2009; Adjunct Writing Instructor, English as a BALLOT POSTAGE-FREE TO THE Archaeologist, USFS and private contractor. Second Language, 2010-Present. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None FOLLOWING OFFICIAL DROP SITES: The Newberg School Board’s responsibility is; first, to provide a EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: California State University, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High School Diploma, Hid- strong core education to the students of the district and second, Fresno; Michigan State University, BA Anthropology; University den Valley High School, 1985; BS in Social Studies Teaching, of Washington, Archaeology graduate program. Dayton City Hall Dundee City Hall to respect the district’s fiducial responsibility to the taxpayers. th George Fox University, 1989; MEd in Curriculum and Instruc- All other considerations should be viewed as luxuries that are 416 Ferry St. 620 SW 5 St. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Newberg School tion Specialization, George Fox University, 2006; Graduate expendable in times of economic crisis. Dayton Dundee Board; PCC-Newberg Advisory Committee; Chehalem Valley work from State University and Portland State Univer- Open 24 Hours Open 24 Hours sity, 2007-2009. The board needs to plan for declining revenues from state and Strategic Planning Committee; Chehalem Valley Chamber of federal sources over the next few years and needs to resist Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee; Yamhill County Lafayette City Hall Newberg Public Safety PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Volunteer (Dundee counting on the voting public to approve bonding measures, or Landmarks Commission; Yamhill County Economic Develop- 486 3 rd St. (99W) Parking Lot, Howard even ask at a time when taxpayers incomes are declining as ment Committee Elementary): 2001-2005. Serving in various roles such as Lafayette Street, Newberg Volunteer Coordinator, Parent Club President, and Site Council well. Despite these difficult economic times, Newberg Schools con- Open 24 Hours Open 24 Hours Parent Representative; Chairperson for the 2002 Bond Elec- The Newberg School District needs to encourage and foster tinue to raise academic achievement and maintain academic tion; School Council Parent Representative (2009-2011) New- partnerships with charter schools, instead of being adversarial. and elective programs. As a member of your local school Chehalem Park Pool Sheridan City Hall berg High School’s Silver School. Charter schools are funded at 80% of public school rates, with- board, I value the opportunity to serve the interests of children 1802 Haworth Ave. 120 SW Mill St. out incurring open ended pension and healthcare benefit obli- and citizens in our community. Newberg Sheridan All over the state, people are feeling the financial squeeze. gations. They must compete and attract students as well. The Open 24 Hours Open 24 Hours Everyone has to operate with fewer funds. During lean times, remaining 20% (left within the public system) will help in bal- I am asking for your continued support to: careful decision-making becomes most important. As a parent ancing current budgets that include current education pro- • Ensure that all students in our schools achieve aca- Willamina City Hall Yamhill City Hall of public school students, and educator, and a volunteer, I will grams as well as benefits for current retirees. A “shall issue” demic success in basic skills – reading, writing and 411 NE C St. 205 S Maple St. bring my experiences and perspective to these difficult deci- policy should be enacted with the burden being on the district to mathematics Willamina Yamhill sions. show cause for denying a charter. • Guarantee prudent management of school district funds Open 24 Hours Open 24 Hours

My approach will be to focus on finding ways to keep teachers We need to consider all possible means to ensure that staff are • Prepare students for college and the workforce encouraged not to retire in their middle to late 50’s. Now more Courthouse- Yamhill County Clerk in the classroom, class sizes low, and programs in place. I will • Promote the development of students as good citizens than ever, we can’t afford to fund both their retirement benefits Jail Parking Lot Hours: 9:00AM- back high academic standards and support systems that will • Protect local taxpayer investment in our school facilities McMinnville help each child meet those goals. I will encourage the district and the cost of the employee who will replace them. Public 5:00PM pension benefit promises are already having detrimental effects Open 24 Hours to continue to research and provide solid educational opportuni- Thank you for your support and the confidence you have shown 414 NE Evans St. on budgets across the state and country and will only get ties, tapping into community resources such as the Newberg in our local schools. I look forward to continuing to represent McMinnville worse. We need to get ahead of this trend, before it leads to Portland Community College campus, business-community you on the Newberg School Board. insolvency. connections, and other possibilities. I appreciate your vote. The district focus needs to be on fundamental education, in- cluding and emphasizing U.S. history, English literacy and ELECTION DAY, MAY 17, 2011 basic math skills while respecting the taxpayer’s investment. ALL DROP SITES WILL BE OPEN UNTIL Information furnished by Polly R. Peterson Information furnished by Walter Woodland Information furnished by Melinda Van Bossuyt The above information has not been verified for accuracy by The above information has not been verified for accuracy by The above information has not been verified for accuracy by 8:00 P.M. the county. Printed exactly as submitted. the county. Printed exactly as submitted. the county. Printed exactly as submitted.

NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR NEWBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR CHEHALEM PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT POSITION 6 ZONE 6 ZONE 7 DIRECTOR AT LARGE

JENNIFER POWELL MICHELE “MITSI” DEBBIE HAWBLITZEL DON LOVING VONDRACHEK OCCUPATION: An adoption OCCUPATION: Eight years OCCUPATION: Public Af- consultant for International OCCUPATION: Foster par- as an Administrative Assistant fairs Director, American Family Services ent and part-time administra- with George Fox University. Federation of State, County

tive assistant. OCCUPATIONAL BACK- and Municipal Employees, OCCUPATIONAL BACK- 1986 – present OCCUPATIONAL BACK- GROUND: Seven years as an GROUND: Yamhill County GROUND: Bookkeeper for Administrative Assistant at OCCUPATIONAL BACK- CASA (child advocate), Crimi- small manufacturing firm; Newberg Friends Church; Six GROUND: Newspaper nal Victims Services with property manager; secretary. years as an Operations Offi- Reporter, Newberg, 1984 – Yamhill Co. DA, Youth With A cer/ specialist for Home Sav- 1986; Radio News Director, Mission, Providence Newberg EDUCATIONAL BACK- ings of America and Home Newport, 1981 – 1984 Hospital, Crisis Pregnancy GROUND: University of Washington, Business Administration Federal Savings & Loan. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Forest Grove High School, Center, American Red Cross. major; ongoing studies in child development and at-risk youth EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1976; , B.S., Journalism, 1980 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: George Fox University, education. Social Sciences, Westmont College, 1983. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chehalem Park & Pioneer Pacific College, Concorde Career Institute, Portland PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Director, Newberg PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Newberg School Recreation District, Board of Directors, 1991 – present; Special Community College. School Board: 1999 - present. Board, appointed 2005, elected 2007; Newberg School District Districts Association of Oregon, Board of Directors, 1996 – PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Grew up working in I am fortunate to have lived in Newberg for over 30 years. My Citizen Budget Committee, appointed 2004. 2001 the Yamhill Co. Republican party. I am currently a Yamhill Co. two children are graduates of Newberg High School and for 12 I have a vested interest in the success of students in Newberg I believe that special districts, such as the Chehalem Park & PCP. years I have fostered children who attend Newberg schools. and it is my desire to continue to serve on the Newberg School Recreation District, are the most efficient forms of government. Over the years I have been involved in our schools as a class- Board to achieve that goal. Our family has lived in Newberg for With a relatively narrow focus, we are able to concentrate on Born and raised in Newberg Oregon and while working with our room volunteer and parent representative on school site coun- the past 17 years. My husband, Matt, and I have four children specific areas and do them well. youth over the years; Youth Outreach, church community min- cils and advisory committees. I am a strong advocate for public all of whom have attended Newberg public schools. The oldest istries and college mentoring programs; has allowed me to education. I can hardly comprehend that I’ve had the honor of serving on three have now graduated. Our youngest is in 6th grade at the CPRD Board of Directors now for 20 years. It doesn’t seem become familiar with issues and needs that our children face. I have served as a member of the Newberg School District Mountain View Middle School. half that long — although planning and building Chehalem Working in ministries/spend time overseas has given me the Board of Directors for three terms. As a member of the School I believe that quality public education is essential to our com- Glenn Golf Course was a 13-year project, which says some- opportunity to see multicultural environments and the impact it Board, I am committed to: has on our youth. ∗ munity and our society. I strong support: thing about the value of persistence. We have accomplished a Ensure academic growth and achievement for all students; • great deal in the past 20 years, and yet there is still so much ∗ Improving student achievement in reading, writing and Presently I am an adoption consultant at International Family Manage growth and district resources; mathematics, more to do. Services, a Yamhill Co. PCP, and a Yamhill Co. Child Advo- ∗ Ensure fiscal accountability; • Preparing high school graduates for college and work, A short list: completing the Chehalem Cultural Center, which is cate. I continue my mentoring to the troubled teens/young ∗ Provide stability in leadership; • a true jewel for our communities … a southside park for Dun- adults of the area, make quilts for the homeless and volunteer Emphasizing the importance of citizenship. ∗ Represent the community’s point of view. dee … the soccer complex in conjunction with our friends at at Newberg Christian Church’s community kitchen, among I am committed to promoting high academic standards and George Fox University … a third nine and clubhouse at the golf other community activities. I am quite proud of the schools in our community. During my attaining continuous improvement in student achievement course … a community center in Dundee … the Chehalem tenure on the School Board, we have been faced with challeng- through: I know that you can entrust in me the dedication and passion I Heritage Trail System … and so much more. ing economic times, both in the state of Oregon and the New- am committing to for the betterment of our children, the New- berg School District. Yet, during these years of budget reduc- • Policy development, I have no intention of boring you with a long-winded plea for berg School Board, and our future. • Resource allocation, your vote. I simply want to emphasize that I still have a lot of tions and unstable funding, the Newberg School District Board My goals are clear: of Directors, Superintendent Dr. Paula Radich, district staff and • Communication with staff, students, and patrons, energy and passion for CPRD. We have been excellent stew- • To listen to you our community have maintained a steadfast focus on providing • Leadership and advocacy, ards of your tax dollars, and we provide many exceptional an excellent education in quality facilities, and increasing stu- services for our communities. It’s all done through excellent • To protect our children. • Community and family partnerships. • To see to it that the needs and goals for our children’s future dent achievement to better prepare our students for the future. teamwork — staff, community activists, volunteers and yes, I believe that by being involved and listening to the Newberg board members. I would be proud if you would allow me to and the future of the Newberg School Board are fought for. I would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving this continue this work. community, together we can make a difference. I am commit-

community, our school district and our children for another ted to representing you and I ask for your vote. term. Thank you, and God bless.

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