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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-21-2016-11-d - Bond Education Committee Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 21, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 11-d SUBJECT: Bond Education Committee Appointments and Additional Actions DEPARTMENT: Board of County Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Committee Charge Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board, Board Member Roster (919) 245-2130 Applicant Interest List Manager's Office, (919) 245-2300 Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To Review and consider an appointment to the Bond Education Committee. BACKGROUND: At the March 22, 2016 Board of County Commissioners' meeting, the Board established the Bond Education Committee, along with adopting a charge for the Committee, in preparation for a November 8, 2016 bond referendum for Orange County. The structure of the Committee as approved by the Board is as follows: (see chart on the following page) 2 PROPOSED STRUCTURE OF BOND EDUCATION COMMITTEE Position Special Representation Appointee/Designee Number 1 Orange County Resident Theresa Watson 2 Orange County Resident Matt Hughes 3 Orange County Resident Jamezetta Bedford 4 Orange County Resident Vacant 5 Affordable Housing Non- Robert Dowling- Community Home Profits (3) Trust 6 Delores Bailey-Empowerment 7 Brian Curran-Habitat for Humanity 8 OCS Representative (2) Pam Jones 9 Donna Coffey 10 CHCCS Representative (2) Jeff Nash 11 Margaret Samuels 12 Affordable Housing Diane Beecham Advisory Board representative (1) 13 Board of County Commissioner Renee Price Commissioners (2) 14 Commissioner Mia Burroughs Support Staff Community Relations Manager's Office County Housing Staff FINANCIAL IMPACT: Public funds may be spent to present factual information to voters about the proposed bonds, the projects expected to be financed by the bonds, and the circumstances and needs that have given rise to the bond referenda. Public funds may not be spent on campaigns either to promote or defeat passage of any bond order presented to voters. Depending on the scope of work negotiated with the vendor, the total cost of the contract and all efforts related to the Committee's work may be up to $50,000. Pending any alternative direction from the Board, staff will present a budget amendment at the May 17, 2016 meeting to allocate $20,000 from the Board of Commissioners' 2015-16 Contingency account to fund the initial costs of the Committee's work. The Manager's proposed 2016-17 budget will include an additional recommended appropriation of $30,000 for the Bond Education Committee activities, vendor services and information materials and will be subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners as part of FY 2016-17 budget deliberations. 3 SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and consider an appointment to the Committee as the Board determines appropriate. 4 Approved Charge: • Become familiar with the purpose of each of the bond orders • Become familiar with the projects expected to be addressed with bond funds • Understand the community needs that led the Board of Commissioners to adopt each of the bond orders •Assist in developing appropriate informational materials that will address the bond orders •Assist in designing and implementing a campaign to distribute relevant factual information about the bonds to Orange County residents in the most effective and efficient manner possible, using multiple media and information outlets •Assist in designing and implementing a process for information meetings with civic groups, non-profit agencies, neighborhood associations, and other interested parties in the community • Ensure that equal access to information is provided to all individuals and groups, regardless of their position for or against any bond order • Encourage all eligible voters to participate in the November 8 election 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Bond Education Committee Meeting Times: TBA TBA Terms: 1 Contact Person: Donna Bradford Meeting Place: TBA Positions: 14 Length:5 months Contact Phone: 919-245-2300 Description: Become familiar with the purpose of each of the bond orders;become familiar with the projects expected to be addressed with bond funds;understand the community needs that led the Board of Commissioners to adopt each of the bond orders;assist in developing appropriate informational materials that will address the bond orders;assist in designing and implementing a campaign to distribute relevant factual information about the bonds to Orange County residents in the most effective and efficient manner possible,using multiple media and information outlets,assist in designing and implementing a process for information meetings with civic groups,non-profit agencies, Theresa Watson Day Phone:9192742340 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/05/2016 1 Co-Chair Evening Phone:9192742370 Race:African American Current Appointment: 05/05/2016 1009 sabre court FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 chapel hill NC 27516 E-mail:tdwatson@mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Orange County Resident Matt Hughes Day Phone:919-928-4480 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/05/2016 2 Evening Phone:919-928-4480 Race:Other Current Appointment: 05/05/2016 501 Botan Way FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:mghughesncCagmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Orange County Resident Jamezetta Bedford Day Phone:919-360-9498 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/05/2016 3 Evening Phone:919-933-5391 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/05/2016 401 Knob Ct FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:Jamezettab @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Orange County Resident VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 4 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 11/30/2016 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Orange County Resident Robert Dowling Day Phone:919-967-1545 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/20/2016 5 Evening Phone:919-933-2555 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 1536 Pathway Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:rdowling@communityhometrust.org Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: Affordable Housing Non-Profits Representativ Monday,June 06,2016 Page 1 6 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Bond Education Committee Meeting Times: TBA TBA Terms: 1 Contact Person: Donna Bradford Meeting Place: TBA Positions: 14 Length:5 months Contact Phone: 919-245-2300 Description: Become familiar with the purpose of each of the bond orders;become familiar with the projects expected to be addressed with bond funds;understand the community needs that led the Board of Commissioners to adopt each of the bond orders;assist in developing appropriate informational materials that will address the bond orders;assist in designing and implementing a campaign to distribute relevant factual information about the bonds to Orange County residents in the most effective and efficient manner possible,using multiple media and information outlets,assist in designing and implementing a process for information meetings with civic groups,non-profit agencies, Delores Bailey Day Phone:919-967-8779 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/20/2016 6 Evening Phone:919-357-2700 Race:African American Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 109 N Graham Street FAX: 919-967-0710 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:delores.bailey@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: Affordable Housing Non-Profits Representativ Brian Curran Day Phone:9199675430 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/20/2016 7 Evening Phone:9199675430 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 2134 MEARES RD FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 CHAPEL HILL NC 27514 E-mail:onebakerl@aol.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr: Affordable Housing Non-Profits Representativ Pam Jones Day Phone:919-245-2650 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/20/2016 8 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 Purchasing and Central Services Department FAX: 919-644-3001 Township: Expiration: 11/30/2016 P.O.Box 8181 E-mail:Pjones @co.orange.nc.us Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Hillsborough NC 27278 Special Repr: OCS Representative Donna Coffey Day Phone:919-304-6839 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/20/2016 g Co-Chair Evening Phone:919-304-6839 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 3839 Shellys Trail FAX: Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 11/30/2016 Efland NC 27243 E-mail:donnadean@mebtel.net Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: OCS Representative Jeff Nash Day Phone:N/A Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/20/2016 10 Evening Phone:N/A Race:Other Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 200 S.Cameron Street FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 11/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:N/A Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: CHCCS Representative Monday,June 06,2016 Page 2 7 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Bond Education Committee Meeting Times: TBA TBA Terms: 1 Contact Person: Donna Bradford Meeting Place: TBA Positions: 14 Length:5 months Contact Phone: 919-245-2300 Description: Become familiar with the purpose of each of the bond orders;become familiar with the projects expected to be addressed with bond funds;understand the community needs that led the Board of Commissioners to adopt each of the bond orders;assist in developing appropriate informational materials that will address the bond orders;assist in designing and implementing a campaign to distribute relevant factual information about the bonds to Orange County residents in the most effective and efficient manner possible,using multiple media and information outlets,assist in designing and implementing a process for information meetings with civic groups,non-profit agencies, Margaret Samuels Day Phone:919-699-4400 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/20/2016 11 Evening Phone:919-699-4400 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 107 Green Willow Court FAX: 919-933-1008 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:msamuels@orangesmartstart.org Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: CHCCS Representative Diane Beecham Day Phone:919-918-4075 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/20/2016 12 Evening Phone:919-918-4075 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/20/2016 218 Turtleback Crossing Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:ddbeecham@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Affordable Housing Board Representative Renee Price Day Phone:919-593-1904 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 13 Evening Phone: Race:African American Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 1701 Riverside Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 11/30/2016 PO Box 1486 E-mail:rprice @orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Hillsborough NC 27278 Special Repr: Board of County Commissioners Mia Burroughs Day Phone:919-932-6282 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 14 Evening Phone:919-932-6282 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 110 Cedar Hills Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 11/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:mburroughs@orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Board of County Commissioners Monday,June 06,2016 Page 3 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Donna Bradford Bond Education Committee Contact Phone: 919-245-2300 Evan Armco Day Phone: 4077560399 Sex: Male 208 Sharp St. Evening Phone: 4077560399 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 4077560399 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: eamico9988 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 04/15/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Lori Carter Day Phone: 919-931-0919 Sex: Female 209 Simpson Street Evening Phone: 919-933-8001 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 919-931-0919 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: lcartennedia @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 04/18/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Jean McDonald Day Phone: 919-41-1230 Sex: Female 106 Juniper Place Evening Phone: 919-419-1230 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-801-7928 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Jeanhixmcd @nc.rr.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 04/19/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Sandra McKee Day Phone: 919-732-7906 Sex: Female 5200 Kiger Road Evening Phone: 919-732-7906 Race: Caucasian Rougemont NC 27572 Cell Phone: 919-971-2202 Township: Little River E-mail: samnckee @embargmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 06/01/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Doug Schepers Day Phone: 919-932-9872 Sex: Male 601 Caswell Rd Evening Phone: 919-824-5482 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-824-5482 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: political @schepers.cc Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Date Applied: 04/09/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Monday,June 06,2016 Page 1 of 2 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Donna Bradford Bond Education Committee Contact Phone: 919-245-2300 Elizabeth Welsby Day Phone: 9196987515 Sex: Female 312 Old Forest Creek Drive Evening Phone: 9199288931 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9196987515 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: ewelsby @yahoo.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Date Applied: 04/14/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Monday,June 06,2016 Page 2 of 2 10 Page 1 of 2 Evan Amico Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Evan Amico Name Called: Home Address: 208 Sharp St. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 4077560399 Phone (Evening): 4077560399 Phone (Cell): 4077560399 Email: eamico9988 @gmail.corn Place of Employment: University of North Carolina Job Title: Student Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County - Volunteer Appalachia Service Project - Volunteer P.O.R.C.H. - Volunteer Future Business Leaders of America of Chapel Hill High School - President National Technical Honors Society of Chapel Hill High School - President Former student at Estes Hills Elementary, Smith Middle School, East Chapel Hill High School, and Chapel Hill High School Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and active in our community, advocating for affordable housing within Orange County. I am a recent, former student who attended Chapel Hill/Carborro district schools and have a first hand, student perspective of the need for investment in the infrastructure of our school system. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The Orange County school system is one of the biggest assets of our community. I want to ensure that this remains true and that we continue to invest in the future of the people living within our community. As a UNC student, I would like to work on this local working committee and use my experience to encourage fellow students to actively get involved with local government. Conflict of Interest: 11 Page 2 of 2 Evan Amico Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/15/2016 8:34:51 AM Date Printed: 4/18/2016 12 Page 1 of 2 Lori Carter Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Lori Carter Name Called: Home Address: 209 Simpson Street Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919-931-0919 Phone (Evening): 919-933-8001 Phone (Cell): 919-931-0919 Email: Icartermedia @gmail.com Place of Employment: Media Partners, Inc. Job Title: Senior Media Buyer Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: McDougle Elementary School PTA: Communications committee, welcome committee member; active in advocacy and volunteer recruitment efforts. American Heart Association, Dear Neighbor volunteer (9+ years) United Church of Chapel Hill: music committee Kitchen volunteer (through UUMC and now UCCH): IFC community kitchen Rainbow Soccer: Team Mom for U8 girls team (4 seasons and counting) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My professional background is in communications, specifically in media planning and placement. I have worked at ad agencies, for TV stations, in media for over 20 years. I have worked with non-profits, both as an employee at Youth Villages as a public relations specialist, and as a volunteer, in the past on the Board of the Arkansas AIDS Foundation, for Water Partners International (now water.org), and as a function of congregations of which I have been a member.Additionally, I now work with an ad agency whose subsidiary works with non-profits to maximize their limited resources to accomplish their communications goals. My professional expertise in media and effectively reaching consumers with targeted messages, seems uniquely helpful to the goals and objectives of the committee. Additionally, I have attended some Board of County Commissioners meetings to advocate for schools over the past year, and have some 13 Page 2 of 2 Lori Carter rudimentary understanding of the workings of the Board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 1. I am clear my communications and media background could help accomplish the goals of the committee to educate citizens about the bond. I have both expertise in written communications, media planning and in presenting information to large groups of people, all of which seem relevant. 2. More and more in our state, I see growing division between rural and urban needs and agendas. Orange County encapsulates both rural and urban (or at least suburban)communities, and I see that participating on this committee as an opportunity to impact that divide and increase education and understanding in our county. It seems this bond is an opportunity to meet needs of our entire county, across constituencies, and this committee has the responsibility of communicating about the bond in the way that moves it forward. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in this process. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/18/2016 11:33:20 AM Date Printed: 4/19/2016 14 Page 1 of 2 Jean McDonald Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jean McDonald Name Called: Home Address: 106 Juniper Place Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-41-1230 Phone (Evening): 919-419-1230 Phone (Cell): 919-801-7928 Email: Jeanhixmcd @nc.rr.com Place of Employment: Orange County Health Department Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Be Loud Sophie Foundation North Carolina Nurses Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a parent of three children about to graduate from East Chapel Hill High, have been a school volunteer in elementary, middle and high schools and was a school nurse for 7 years in the CHCCS district, thus have had many years of experience interfacing with the school district as a parent and community member. My education and background as a nurse and family nurse practitioner working in public health have taught me the value of public engagement and the need to allocate public funds wisely. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am proud of our community and county s commitment to providing the best education possible to the children of Orange County and would like to play a more active role in the stewardship of our public education. Conflict of Interest: I do currently work for the Orange County Health Department as a Nurse Practitioner and interact with county wide school nurses on health related topics. I do have an interest in school based health clinics but do not perceive this Bond Education Committee as involved in that topic. Supplemental Questions: 15 Page 2 of 2 Jean McDonald Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/19/2016 11:36:58 AM Date Printed: 4/19/2016 16 Page 1 of 1 Sandra McKee Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Sandra McKee Name Called: Home Address: 5200 Kiger Road Rougemont NC 27572 Phone (Day): 919-732-7906 Phone (Evening): 919-732-7906 Phone (Cell): 919-971-2202 Email: sanmckee@embarqmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Teacher Year of OC Residence: 1952 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member Little River Presbyterian Church. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I taught for 32 years in the Orange County School System. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have continued to work part-time in the school district since retirement and have seen first hand the needs in the buildings. Conflict of Interest: Married to Earl McKee (Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners) Tutored in school system 2016. Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/1/2016 11:20:48 AM Date Printed: 6/1/2016 17 Page 1 of 2 Doug Schepers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Doug Schepers Name Called: Home Address: 601 Caswell Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-932-9872 Phone (Evening): 919-824-5482 Phone (Cell): 919-824-5482 Email: political @schepers.cc Place of Employment: W3C Job Title: Technical Project Manager Year of OC Residence: 1996 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Technical Advisory Board, Durham Tech Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the tech industry for decades, and I understand the requirements around both formal and informal vocational and engineering training in computer programming, as well as the need for continual self-training and peer training. I have contributed to numerous online training resources around Web technology, as well as doing lectures, and started the W3C s education site WebPlatform.org. I have served on the Technical Advisory Board of Durham Tech (of which I m an alumnus)for several years. I work for the primary Web standards organization, W3C, and have substantial experience in serving on and leading committees to goal-oriented outcomes. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Education and clear explanation is a critical aspect of our society, and I want to contribute to the diversity of approaches that serve that need. Increasingly, technology intersects our lives and our education, and I feel I have insight to contribute there. On a personal note, I m interested in civic engagement, and want more experience in working with governmental committees. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 18 Page 2 of 2 Doug Schepers Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/9/2016 12:42:11 PM Date Printed: 4/12/2016 19 Page 1 of 2 Elizabeth Welsby Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Elizabeth Welsby Name Called: Home Address: 312 Old Forest Creek Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 9196987515 Phone (Evening): 9199288931 Phone (Cell): 9196987515 Email: ewelsby @yahoo.com Place of Employment: Community Volunteer Job Title: n/a Year of OC Residence: 1991 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: President - Guy B Phillips Middle School PTSA Fundraising Committee - Compass Center for Women and Children Member - Guy B Phillips SIT and Booster Club, East Chapel Hill PTSA and Booster Club, CHCCS PTA Council, UNC-CH Alumni Association, and many environmental and political progressive organizations, e.g. NCPIRG, Lillian s List. Current and recent community activities include organizational roles in 5+ area wide youth sports teams, poll volunteer and communications/organizer in local elections, daily volunteer in the public schools Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Bond Education Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I will bring 20+years of community service and institutional knowledge to the Bond Education Committee. I hold a Masters in Social Work from UNC-CH, with a focus on Policy, Planning and Community Practice, which has trained me to evaluate and communicate the needs of a community to enact positive change. I have also served 6 years on the Chapel Hill Public and Affordable Housing Board, 2 as Chair, and understand our local housing crisis and the organizations involved in the bond. I am very active in the school community as a middle school PTSA president and parent of 3 school aged children,which lends to a large network of parents across Chapel Hill and Orange County. Prior to my role at Phillips Middle School, I was a member of the Estes Hills School Improvement Team (SIT)for 4 years, 2 as chair, and have a deep knowledge of the capital needs for schools across the two districts. I have attended many CHCCS and Orange County Board of Commissioners meetings over the past 10 years and understand the series of events that has led to the bond referendum. I also understand political 20 Page 2 of 2 Elizabeth Welsby landscapes as Governor Hunt s scheduling secretary for 4 years and as a recent volunteer during the 2016 primaries. I volunteered for early voting polling sites every day during the primary as well as 12 hours on election day and have an up to date sense of what type of information voters are seeking. I have experience with various communication platforms including 1000+ listservs, local media and social media. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the Education Bond Committee to ensure the Orange County electorate understand the implications of their vote in November. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/14/2016 9:15:18 PM Date Printed: 4/18/2016