FRANK TRIGGSI believe in “excellence without extravagance.” Looking from the outside as a community member, I think the school district is presenting quality learning environments at our various campuses. |
Top Thing he Wants to Accomplish
The board, staff, and superintendent will need to rally all the influence possible on the powers in Sacramento to return to the district a fair and complete funding that we have the right to expect. I consider the hard-earned tax money a trust from our community. We need to be far-reaching in view. By that I mean, just because we have present funds does not mean they should be spent. We need to anticipate possible diminishing enrollment and the possibility that we may not get the funds we deserve from Sacramento. Priorities that move funds for the classrooms and teachers should be high on our list. Live within our means is always prudent.
What Experiences, Past jobs, or Education makes him qualified for School Board?
I have a wide and varied life of experience. I worked my way through college (now a university) as a warehouseman and truck driver for a company in the City of Commerce. I followed that education with a job with the Oregon State Motor Association in sales. I furthered my negotiation and business skills with the Automobile Club of Southern California where I served as Material Damage Assessor/Adjuster. I was given further training and became a Bodily Injury Specialist and completed my career with the title of Attorney Negotiator. Please note I was in no way an attorney, but it was my task to prepare cases for trial or settlement. During all these responsible jobs I was bi-vocational.
I have been an ordained minister for over 50 years. I was pastor of both small and large churches and tended to be entrusted to rebuild diminishing congregations into healthy endeavors. I believe in integrity, transparency, and fulfilling the trust that people place in me. I have secular skills and people skills that come from a genuine caring heart. I purchased my first home in Paso Robles in May of 2003, my wife and I are proud to call Paso Robles our home.
I have been an ordained minister for over 50 years. I was pastor of both small and large churches and tended to be entrusted to rebuild diminishing congregations into healthy endeavors. I believe in integrity, transparency, and fulfilling the trust that people place in me. I have secular skills and people skills that come from a genuine caring heart. I purchased my first home in Paso Robles in May of 2003, my wife and I are proud to call Paso Robles our home.
Why did he decide to run?I have listened to my friends, neighbors, and business owners in our community complain about the lack of financial transparency of the district. I joined them in wondering when and if we might lose local control of our schools to the state due to an insufficient reserve. I believe in America and our founding story is unique throughout the world. I am a product of public education and that benefit has come mostly in California. I want to be an influence to assure we continue to offer our students an honest and faithful narrative of our United States of America history. For a citizen, the position of Trustee affords me the best opportunity to address my concerns.
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How will he respond to COVID-19 as a member of the School Board?It is my position that we should open classrooms as quickly and safely as the state of California allows us to do so. The school board just approved a positive step in that direction. This should be carried out in a manner that protects the vulnerable without punishing the healthy. That will take a great deal of thought, planning and most likely negotiation.
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