Ron Jones
Candidate for Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District - Board of Education
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408 872-1301 phone |
ron.jones@n-ablegroup.com |
408 872-1302 fax |
My Goals
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• Maintain programs that best prepare our students for post-secondary options and success |
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• Find, attract and retain highly qualified staff |
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• Direct available funding to maximize positive student outcomes |
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• Enhance partnerships with our families and community through transparent communication and accessibility. |
High School Parent – I’m the father of two teenage daughters that have grown up in the Saratoga school system. My older daughter is an SHS Class of 2015 graduate and my younger daughter is a freshman in the Class of 2020. Having a child in high school during my term in office will provide current insights into what is happening on our campuses. No other incumbent or candidate has a child in high school.
Businessman – I have spent my career in the high-tech semiconductor industry. I have run companies, large and small, in the US and Asia. I am much attuned to the economics that drive Silicon Valley and the subsequent housing demand that fuels our basic-aid property tax base. I am a fiscal conservative that supports spending a little less now to ensure we have “rainy day” funds for future years.
School Volunteer – I have been an active school volunteer during our 10 years as Saratoga residents:
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• Saratoga High Parent Volunteer of the Year – 2016 |
• Los Gatos-Saratoga Bell Schedule Committee |
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• Saratoga High/Redwood Middle Band Dad – 7 years |
• Measure B Parcel Tax Bond Committee |
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• Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee – 2 years |
• Measure B Parcel Tax Oversight Committee – 2 years |
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• SUSD Superintendent’s Advisory Council – 5 years |
• SUSD Superintendent’s Budget Council – 4 years |
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• School Site Council – 11 years total (see right) |
• SHS – 4 years, Redwood – 2 years, Foothill – 5 years |
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• Foothill PTA Executive Board Member – 2 years |
• Foothill Drop Off Captain – 5 years |
Why vote for me?
• I am a good “listener” and value inputs from all our stakeholders: students, parents, community and staff
• I strike an effective balance between consensus building and timely decision making
• I am a pragmatist and support practical, real world solutions
Please vote for Ron Jones . . . a new face for a fresh approach
