Candidate for
Board Member; Santa Rita Union School District

Vote John Fickas Santa Rita School Board Vote + November 3, 2009

"I am a team player that believes in learning and listening to others. I have the time and commitment to give back to my community that I have lived in all my life and I am honored and humbled to have this great opportunity to serve the community of North Salinas. I look forward to working with the Santa Rita School Board to make an effective team for our students, teachers and staff. This is what leads me to want to run for this office. I have several elected officials that have stepped forward to endorse me; with that it encourages me to follow through with my upmost commitment and integrity".

Bio John Fickas is a successful high school coach, parent and 38 year resident of Salinas who graduated from North Salinas High School and attended Hartnell Community College.

John Fickas his two children and wife Brandee who is a local teacher at North Salinas High School have lived in the Santa Rita School District for over 25 years.

John Fickas has been coaching high school football and track for the last ten years at North Salinas High and Everett Alvarez High School.

Issues

SAFETY

• Support on campus police
• Support anti - gang programs collaborating with City of Salinas community leaders and all county law enforcement officials
• Supporting services and programs for after school activities

• Greater accountability of District spending
• Balanced budget
• Mandatory cash reserve every year

• Working to provide teachers & classified resources they need to perform
• No cuts for teachers and classified
• Respecting current and future contracts with district
• Pledge to address the rights and interest of workers
• Pledge to oppose all efforts that would erode the rights of workers