Jess H. Reyes -- Candidate for Contra Costa Community College District Board

OCCUPATION:

Retired.

EDUCATION:

A. B., M. A., Chemistry, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

BACKGROUND:

• Contra Costa Healthcare District Board Member.
• Contra Costa Community College District Board Member (2000 – 2004).
• Pittsburg School District Board Member
• Pittsburg City Planning Commissioner
• Los Medanos Hospital Building Corporation Board Director
• U. S. Army - Korean War Veteran
• Past President and Board Chairperson, Fil-American Association of Pittsburg, California
• Lay Minister and Lector, Church of the Good Shepherd

OBJECTIVES:

If elected, I shall diligently serve the district with vision and value. I shall work tirelessly toward achieving the following objectives:

• Increase the number of vocational course offerings and academic programs available so that students may choose from among vocational programs providing valuable job training, and academic degree-oriented programs designed to prepare the student for advanced study at a four-year college or university.

• Offer state-of-the-art training programs in computer internet-related technologies and biotechnologies to provide graduates entry-level skills to qualify for jobs in the industry.

• Ensure the transfer of academic earned credits to State and private colleges or universities through the improved Articulation Agreement between LMC and four-year colleges or universities.

• Increase student assistance programs, financial aids, federal and state grants, scholarships, including basic skills improvement classes, and tutoring assistance.

• Encourage concurrent enrollment in math, science, and technology.

• Respect the rights of teachers and classified staffs, and support salaries commensurate with their status in a challenging professional arena.

• Provide a positive learning experience and foster an inclusive, student-friendly environment.

• Encourage State legislators to provide appropriate fundings based on Proposition 98, the voter approved split funding  initiative between K-12 and community colleges.