LWV League of Women Voters of California
Sacramento County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
 Smart Voter Erthia L. Johnson

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Grant Joint Union High School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Incumbent /Retired Government Employee
  • Married 42 years/ Member Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
  • Grant Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees 1992-2000/Past Board President/Board Clerk/Work Experience Counselor GJUHSD
  • President and Founder, North Sacramento Junior Pacers Youth Football and Cheer Association/ Co-founder BESC
  • Past President: Manor Heights Community Council/North Area Peer Counseling Project/Strawberry Manor Neighborhood Association
  • Military: Korean War Veteran United States Marines 6 years honorable discharge/Past VP Monford Point Marine Corps Association
  • Education: A A "Social Science"/B A "Psychology"/MS "School Counseling"/Community College Teaching and Counselor Credentials/PPS Credential
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Provide leadership and advocacy for increased salaries for certificated and classified staff.
  • Support an efficient and equitable balance of accountability among cabinet level staff members.
  • Assure active participation by parents in making decisions which affect their children.
Position Papers
EXERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AT WORK
I am convinced that the Grant District can and must do a better job of educating our students. The District must provide staff with the support necessary to produce students of excellence.
MOVING TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
The Grant Joint Union High School District is moving forward with improvements to its facilities. Continued improvements will enhance the learning enviornment and instill pride in both staff and students.
PUTTING EDUCATION FIRST
As a concerned citizen and an active community leader, a 35 year resident of the Grant District, a retired federal government employee, and a former Grant District employee, I am uniquely qualified to serve on the Grant Board of Trustees.
 
Key Endorsements
  • Mr. James Shelby (CEO Sacramento Urban League/Vice Mayor Citrus Heights)
  • Democratic Party of Sacramento County,Ted & Sandy Sheedy
  • Parents, students, staff, local businesses, church and community leaders
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.smartvoter.org/vote/erthia.johnson
E-mail: erthial@jps.net


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