COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 [Corrected 02/11/04]

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Oct 19, 2003

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RANDY J. RICKARDS

Date of birth: Nov. 18, 1962

Education: Bachelor's in organizational Management, Colorado Christian University, 1997; A.S. instructor of technology and military science, Community College of the Air Force, 1996; A.S. criminal justice, Community College of the Air Force, 1994

Employment: System security engineer, Modern Technologies Corp.

Civic involvement: School District 11 Doherty High School Building Achievement and Accountability Committee; D-11 Capital Plan Review Committee member 2001-02; D-11 Long Range Task Force member; D-11 Policy Committee member, 2001 to present

Military service: U.S. Air Force, 1980-2000

How to reach me: 719-260-9606; e-mail: Rickards51@msn.com

Parent: Yes My children attend have attended D-11 schools.

Top priority in education: It's important to have been involved and understand D-11 processes before you can make informed decisions. A board member cannot be focused on a particular issue. I believe we need to increase our vocational education endeavors. I have a vision of developing a technical/vocational high school.

CINDY SORENSEN

Date of birth: Sept. 12, 1949

Education: Cosmetology, University College of Cosmetology, Iowa City, Iowa, 1968.

Employment: Self-employed hair stylist

Civic involvement: Long Range School Use Task Force Citizens Oversight-Capital Improvement, 1996-2001; founding member, Community Action for Public Schools; Building Accountability Advisory Committees, school improvement plan teams

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-633-7493 (home); 719-520-5616 (work), e-mail sorensencs@hotmail.com

Parent: Yes I attended public schools in Iowa; my children attended D-11 schools.

Top priority in education: My concern is our students' achievement and their safety. My accountability piece encourages positive parent participation, to help their children reach agreed-upon goals.