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GENERAL ELECTIONS
APRIL 2015
AV U TA
Candidate Statements
First Vice President - Kristy Croft
Having served in many positions in AVUTA, including First Vice
President for this year, I feel I am important part of our leadership
and would like to continue to be if you so choose. As always I will
always be FOR the teachers above anything else.
First Vice President - Greg Williams
No statement received.
OPEN POSITIONS
• FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
• TREASURE
• RECORDING SECRETARY
• HIGH SCHOOL SEGMENT
DIRECTOR
• PS-8 SEGMENT DIRECTOR
Treasure - Janet Ambe
My name is Janet Ambe and I have served AVUTA as High School
Segment Director, site representative, member of the Political Action
and Organizing Committees, and as current Grievance Committee
Chair. As the threats to teachers’ unions increase, so does my desire to
serve AVUTA in a larger capacity. Please allow me to serve you by
electing me as Treasurer.
Although I have been an English teacher for over twenty years, I have
also worked as an accountant in a government agency and in city
government in the office of the City Manager. These positions required
working with budgets, various accounts, maintaining accurate records,
training and travel expenses, and meeting financial deadlines within the
fiscal year. I recently attended the CTA Conference in Manhattan
Beach during which I received treasurer’s training.
Treasure - Lance Arnt
My name is Lance Arnt, and I am asking you to vote for me to be your
treasurer, a position I have held for 16 years. We need to have a
person who is both highly-trained and honest as a treasurer, and I have
always served AVUTA well. Every year we pass our audit with no
problems. As a member of Executive Board, I work hard for all of our
members. Because my wife, Anne, is an elementary teacher at
Vanguard, I understand the needs of all of our members. I am also
serving our members as the chairperson of our bylaws committee and
as a member of our political action committee. Please vote for me so
that I can continue to serve the members of AVUTA.
APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
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GENERAL ELECTIONS
APRIL 2015
AV U TA
Candidate Statements
Recording Secretary - Christine Ross
Dear Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association Members,
My name is Christine Ross and I am running for Recording
Secretary in our upcoming election.
I have decided to run for this position after not only much thought
and consideration, but a strong desire to serve in this capacity to an
organization that has not only committed themselves to what is the
best for the teachers in AVUSD, but have proven they are diligent
in this commitment.
OPEN POSITIONS
• FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
The abilities that I possess for this position is that I am not only
highly organized, and effective in taking and compiling notes, but I
am familiar with AVUTA’S history, the bylaws, leadership and
policies and procedures of the meetings.
Thank you,
• TREASURE
• RECORDING SECRETARY
• HIGH SCHOOL SEGMENT
DIRECTOR
• PS-8 SEGMENT DIRECTOR
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Christine Ross
High School Segment Director - Jessica Cooley
Apple Valley is my home and my family. I am a firm believer of being
the change you want to see in the world (Ghandi) and want to put
myself in a position of change within the union. Thank you.
High School Segment Director Tayari Kuanda
My name is Tayari Kuanda. I welcome the opportunity to serve as a
Segment Director. After 8 years in the district, I continue to be a
dedicated member of AVUTA. I have prior experience serving our
membership as a Segment Director and Site Rep. I serve and promote
our membership on the Bylaws and PAC committees. I actively
research policies and stay abreast of issues pertaining to the livelihood
of our profession. If elected I would bring the experience and
knowledge I have acquired to the Executive Board with the mission of
further enhancing our status as educators. It is my firm belief that I
have been given a gift of a voice to serve others. I hope you will allow
me to offer myself as a servant to you.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
APRIL 2015
AV U TA
Candidate Statements
PS-8 Segment Director - Michelle Roland
For those that are just getting to know me I would like to take this
time to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been a site
representative for phoenix academy for the last two years. During
this time I continue to learn and educate myself with the laws and
rights of all educator’s. I have also had the privilege of getting to
know our AVUTA leaders and representatives. I would love this
opportunity to continue my involvement with AVUTA, being a
leader that represents you voice. Thank you.
OPEN POSITIONS
• FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
• TREASURE
• RECORDING SECRETARY
• HIGH SCHOOL SEGMENT
DIRECTOR
• PS-8 SEGMENT DIRECTOR
APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
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PS-8 Segment Director - Wendy Kelly
My name is Wendy Kelly and I have been an AVUTA union
member for 24 years. I have enjoyed being a site rep for the last
two years, and a segment director this year. I have dutifully
attended all rep council and Executive Board meetings during that
time, and would welcome the opportunity to continue being your
PS-8 Segment Director. In doing so, I will continue to make
informed decisions and advocate for our best interests. Please
consider me again for this position. Thank you!