LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Oct 19, 2003

Three seats open.

STEVE CORDER

Date of birth: Sept. 24, 1958

Education: Bachelor's in management, 1981; University of Denver; MBA in finance, University of Denver, 1982

Employment: Director of finance, Focus on the Family

Civic involvement: District 38 Accountability Advisory Committee

Military service: No response

How to reach me: 719-488-0199 (home); 719-548-5893 (work); e- mail: steve_corder@juno.com

Parent: Yes

I attended public schools in Jefferson County; my children attend D-38 schools

Top priority in education: To ensure that every child in the district is learning based on a high standard of expected achievement - not just on their abilities or if they take advantage of the opportunities provided. I then expect the board, administration and teachers to do "whatever it takes" to make sure this happens.

LOUANN DEKLEVA

Date of birth: Nov. 26, 1955

Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado, 1976

Employment: Colorado Springs School District 11

Civic Involvement: Step by Step Literacy Program volunteer tutor; District 38 Key Communicators; El Paso Council PTA Board; former Lewis-Palmer District Accountability chair

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-481-4226 (home); e-mail: LADekleva@aol.com

Parent: Yes

I attended public schools in Trinidad; my children attended schools in D-11 and D-38.

Top priority in education: Education is the pathway to greater opportunities and preparing them to become contributing, compassionate citizens. The school system and community are responsible to provide the resources, instruction, enriching experiences and safety, promoting an environment of achievement. The priority for education is each student reaching for his/her peak potential.

JES RAINTREE

Date of birth: June 30, 1953

Education: Master's, University of Kansas, 1985; bachelor's, Central Michigan University, 1975

Employment: Business owner

Civic involvement: D-38 Board of Education; District Accountability Advisory Committee; Bully-Proof program coordinator; Tri-Lakes Women's Club

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-488-8300

Parent: Yes

I attended public schools in Michigan; my children attend D-38 schools.

Top priority in education: Continue the pursuit of excellence where every child grows academically, personally and knows success. Provide D-38 educators resources for professional development that significantly impacts the student learner and achievement Be a responsible steward of all district resources and ensure a strong financial base from which to operate.

DJ MCCORMACK

Date of birth: Feb. 9, 1956

Education: Bachelor's in business administration, Azusa Pacific University, Azuza, Calif., 1978

Employment: Co-owner and vice president for X-ray laboratory

Civic involvement: Tri-Lakes Chapel, Monument

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-488-9729 (home); rondjmack@aol.com

Parent: Yes

My children attend D-38 schools and Colorado Springs Christian School.

Top priority in education: For academic excellence and equal opportunities for students of all levels to be challenged and excited about learning and have a positive experience in a safe environment. I believe participation by parents is vital, and that their input should be listened to and highly valued.

STEPHEN C. PLANK: No response

GUY HARRIS

Date of birth: Oct. 16, 1956

Education: Bachelor's in business administration, San Jose State University, 1979; master's in electrical engineering, Colorado Technical University, 2000

Employment: Agilent Technologies

Civic involvement: YMCA coach; Gold Crown Foundation - basketball coach; Marian House Soup Kitchen; Second High School Action Committee (SHAC) - community-led group for second high school in District 38

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-481-5631 (home); 719-590-3792 (work); e- mail: harrisguy@earthlink.net

Parent: Yes

My children attended schools in D-20 and D-38

Top priority in education: Nearly 1,100 residents signed petitions confirming that a future, 3000-plus student population is best served with two smaller high schools. Research concludes smaller schools outperform larger ones. I intend to bring urgency to this issue and help formulate a school construction plan that reflects the will of the community.