RadioElkGrove Denny Gomez

It's a unique situation. This election we have two candidates running that previously went before the our School Board in an appointment process: Jake Rambo and Steve Ly. The decision was unanimous. Now we are asked to make the same decision that our board voted on last March. Either the board got it right the first time, or they were unanimously dead wrong. Which was it? Today you can listen to every word spoken by those two candidates Steve Ly and Jake Rambo at that hearing:. You can also hear every word spoken about them by the school board, and see every page submitted in their applications. (Public records. See Below) This doesn't just speak to this election, but to how our board makes decisions. The current campaign could be seen as a vote of  “confidence/no confidence” in how our board does business. It's a hard look at how the school board appointed a board member. Good or Bad, YOU decide. “Did they get it wrong?” Let's look into it together. Listen in New Window/Tab    Application Materials: (Click on the name.) Jake Rambo                            Steve Ly Note: We edited the original, 2 hours and 45 minutes of the appointment hearing, removing all the presentations and comments relating to any other candidates, except for some rankings. You can check the public record if you like. This is the entire meeting as held on March 27th 2012. (Opens in a new window.) Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";

No quick answers, no flashy comments, just serious talk from a School Board trustee. In this edition: Al Rowlett doesn't know how to give a short answer – or a boring one. He tells us in detail, where the district has gone right, AND wrong. In a unique, open conversation he shows us just who Al Rowlett is, and why we should vote to reelect him. Meet the Candidate – Al Rowlett, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together. Al Rowlett (center) and Family Listen in New Window/Tab Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter and Google+ at the bottom of the post, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";  When you ask Al Rowlett a question, you get the whole answer. He'll site details, history, background from around the state, all in a calm and open manner. You should hope for that kind of knowledge from a man that has been committed to Elk Grove Education for over a quarter century. But the depth and knowledge of his responses doesn't hide Rowlett's underlying passion for the kids of our district. Read Full Article with Resources »

He wants sweeping change to the School Board. Does Elk Grove Unified need that kind of leadership? Carmine Forcina wants to see big changes in the way our school district does business. From funding, leadership, communication, even where they sit, Forcina has little positive to say about the school board. Is this the change we need? Meet the Candidate – Carmine Forcina, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together. Listen in New Window/Tab If you appreciate RadioElkGrove, help get the word out. Just click the “FaceBook”, “G+” or “Twitter” links at the bottom of the post and share this post with your friends. Friend us, Follow us, join our Circle. Just search for “RadioElkGrove”. The more who listen, the more we can do to bring Elk Grove to you. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Read Full Article with Resources »

Is a regular mom the best qualified be on the school board? We talk to Theresa Beals, and hear where she stands on the business of education. In this edition: Theresa Beals is running for school board against experienced educators and administrators. But not all of our board now come from professional backgrounds. Is Beals the type of person that should be on our board? We talk to her in an in-depth interview. Meet the Candidate – Theresa Beals, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together. Listen in New Window/Tab If you appreciate RadioElkGrove, help get the word out. Just click the “FaceBook”, “G+” or “Twitter” links at the bottom of the post and share this post with your friends. Friend us, Follow us, join our Circle. Just search for “RadioElkGrove”. The more who listen, the more we can do to bring Elk Grove to you. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; The Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees is becoming more and more populated by highly trained, skilled administrators with long standing ties to the district. Members of Financial Advisory council, education professionals. But our longest serving members were more homespun. Though well educated, Theresa Beals is just that: a mom, who wants to make a difference. She is running against Carmine Forcina and incumbent Al Rowlett for the Area 7 seat. As our interview progressed, we found Beals to have a unique perspective. Her three children run the gamut of needs within the educational system, from a special needs child to GATE, or gifted and talented. We got a chance to talk about her views on the district, and her reasons for running. [Listen to Beals Interview] Our thanks to Theresa Beals, candidate for EGSD's Board of Trustees Area 7. We also have interviews of her opponents, Al Rowlett and Carmine Forcina. This is RadioElkGrove.

Is the School Board a rubber stamp? How can we fix labor problems? We ask Jake Rambo. In this Edition: Trustee Jake Rambo was appointed by the sitting School Board, yet many of his endorsers call him the independent voice for the board. Up for public election next week, we interview Mr. Rambo in-depth. We ask many of the tough questions that have been bothering voters, and put him to the test. Meet the Candidate – Jake Rambo, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together. Listen in New Window/Tab Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Jake Rambo is an administrative law judge for the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and was appointed last March to fill the seat of mid-term retiree from the EGUSD Board of Trustees Priscilla Cox. Now, just 8 months later, Rambo seeks approval of the voters for the decision handed down by the School Board at his appointment proceeding. Interesting is the fact that his lone opponent was one of the appointment candidates at that time, Steve Ly, who we interviewed in a live program in September. (Click Here) We met with Mr. Rambo at his Mock Trial classroom at Elk Grove High, where for many years he has trained young people for Regional, State, and National law competitions. Rambo pointed with pride to the many awards his teams have won, and the high percentage of his former students that have entered highly competitive fields – not just law, but medicine, engineering, and others. We asked Mr. Rambo what moved him to apply for the board appointment last March that has led to this election bid. (Rambo Interview) Our thanks to Jake Rambo, candidate for EGUSD Board Area 6 this next election. You can connect to the Rambo Campaign at www.ramboegusd.com RadioElkGrove also has a live, call-in show with Mr. Rambo's opponent Steve Ly as well as all the candidates for school board from Candidates Night.

Our Schools and our kids could face major changes this election day. Who ARE all these School Board candidates? On this edition, a Special Presentation of the “Candidates Night, Part 2: The School Board Races. We hear from all the candidates in the upcoming election, many of whom are unknown to the public. This, on Today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together. Listen in New Window/Tab Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; The following is a complete recording of the School Board Debate, recorded September 17th, 2012 as part of “Candidates Night”.  In a one hour forum, 7 candidates running to fill 3 seats on the Elk Grove Unified School Districts Board of Trustees answer questions from local reporters and the audience. Though not a majority, the election of 3 out of 7 board members can have a major impact on local education, making this one of the most important forums of the next four years. We want to thank the sponsors of the event: The Elk Grove News, The Elk Grove Patch, and the SacramentoBee for making this recording possible. We re-join the session as they return from their break.