John Selawsky for School Board

By John Selawsky

S.F. Bay GUARDIAN says "John Selawsky . . . is the standout in this race." October 25, 2000

"Teachers have witnessed John's commitment to Berkeley schools in many ways and for many years. We are glad to give him our support." Barry Fike - BFT President

"Some candidates come to the school board untutored with preconceived ideas of how things work. John has involved himself to know what is happening. He has learned by involvement - not by simply listening to what administrators say." Jesse W. Anthony - BUSD music instructor, member of the District-wide Music Committee

With a degree in Urban Education and a son attending Berkeley Schools, John has already served the school-children of Berkeley for over eight years as a nearly full-time volunteer . Berkeley Schools Excellence Project (BSEP) site committees since 1993

. Co-chair of the BSEP Planning and Oversight Committee reviewing the allocation of more than $8.5 million in public school funds

. Chair of the BSEP Class Size Subcommittee which makes possible small class sizes in the early grades

. as a representative on the District-wide Music Curriculum Committee reinstating instrumental music in all elementary schools . as a member of the District Blue Ribbon Budget Committee

. as Chair of the City of Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission advising City Council regarding environmental health issues

John supports strong academic programs and will work to ensure success for all our students in all our schools by strengthening: . the District's Early Literacy Program

. library support and music and arts curricula

. Berkeley's integration policy in all our schools

. the BUSD middle school program by offering a 7-period day

. District accountability and wide community participation

. District commitment to facility maintenance and safety issues