Candidate for
Board Member; Del Mar Union Elementary School District

Name: Linda Crawford

Office sought: Del Mar Union School Board

Previous elective offices held: 8 years DMUSD Board of Trustees, 2 years School Board President

Community involvement: PTA President, Site Council member, Carmel Del Mar School, Ashley Falls and Districtwide Strategic Planning Member, Del Mar Schools Education Foundation member, TPHS Athletic Booster Board member, 14 years school volunteer

Occupation: Realtor/community volunteer

College: B.S. Business Administration, Oregon State University; California School Board Association's Master of Boardsmanship

Statement of candidacy: I will remain vigilant in my efforts to build upon excellent academic programs, sound fiscal management, hiring outstanding teachers, which are all critical for the future viability of the District.

What qualifications, attributes or perspectives would you bring to this elected position that your opponent or opponents would not? My 8 years of experience, stable leadership, professionalism, collaborative style and accessibility have been key cornerstones of the District's strong record of accountability to the community, staff and students.