Election Update: Who Are the School Board Candidates?

The city clerk has posted candidate statements for those who submitted them. They appear below. Click each candidate's name to view his or her Albany Patch profile. Three candidates are running for two seats slated to open on the .

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• Patricia Low, Incumbent

I wish to continue to serve as a member of the Board of Education in order to maintain stability in Albany schools while supporting continued excellence and improvement during these challenging times for California public education. 

My experience as a board member, teacher, Albany parent, PTA and community volunteer, and educational researcher, as well as my doctorate in education, have provided me with broad exposure to public education, educational curriculum, research and policies. I also have a deep understanding of and respect for the diverse community our schools serve. 

During my first term as a board member, I oversaw financial stability in the district in the face of ongoing state budget cuts. I helped to establish transparent governance standards that enable the board to work more effectively as a team. In addition, I participated in a clarification of the district’s mission and strategic goals that includes a focus on the education and well being of the whole child. 

I am a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, San Francisco State and Stanford University. Most importantly, I am passionate about supporting our public schools to prepare all young people for productive and joyful futures. To learn more about me, please see www.smartvoter.org/vote/pat_low

• Ron Rosenbaum, Incumbent 

I have been an Albany resident for 38 years and have been a public educator since 1971. My experience with the education system is extensive, having been a middle school teacher, a counselor, head counselor, vice principal, and a Principal. The last Principal position I held before retirement was at Albany High School, where I collaborated with teachers, parents, and students to improve the quality of education and promote change. I have been keenly interested in the quality of Albany schools since my daughters attended them from the Children’s Center through high school. 

I am seeking reelection so that I may continue to work on important educational goals such as developing a strong, broad curriculum to engage all students, ensuring equity of education for all students, supporting and empowering all members of the educational community: students, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators, providing a forum for open and collaborative decision making, and ensuring the fiscal health of the Albany Unified School District. I urge you to vote for me so I can continue to work with our educational community to create a school district that is second to none, with all students—pre-kindergarten to adult—achieving and thriving.

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