On Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
Vote
Tom David
For New Berlin School Board
I am running to be a member of the New Berlin School Board because, like you, I have been affected by our current economic situation, knowing how important it is to be financially responsible with limited resources. In developing budgets for non-profit organizations and private businesses, I have always taken a personal interest in ensuring that money was spent responsibly. I wish to take this same attitude of fiscal responsibility towards developing a responsible budget for our school district to address district operations and capital improvements.
For many years I have followed and studied political events shaping our local, state, and federal government. I have attended many school board and city council meetings, communicated with elected officials, and even wrote letters to the editors of the Journal Sentinel. I even regularly participated in political roundtable discussions on a Milwaukee based cable access show several years ago. Not exactly “Meet the Press”, but speaking publicly about topical issues has given me a passion for wanting to make a difference in our community.
I have learned how important it is to obtain a quality education. After completing a less than stellar high school career, I obtained my bachelors and masters degrees well after beginning my career path. I have realized that it is incumbent upon our schools to not merely teach the students, but to better teach them how to learn. We cannot simply prepare our grade school students for high school, and our high school students for college or tech school. We need to provide the courses, curriculum, and technology that will prepare every one of our students for life.
I would like to learn what is important to you, the citizens of New Berlin. Please contact me and let me know what you feel are the needs of our school district. I look forward to hearing from you, and would appreciate your vote.
If elected to be a member of the school board, I would strive to better the communication and collaboration between the board, the administration, teachers, and especially the public; soliciting your input for ways to ensure the best possible environment for our students to learn, grow, and excel.
I would like to examine the physical needs of the schools, and assist in determining responsible solutions to better affect the quality of our students’ education experience. I would be open to examining any and all suggestions to reduce costs, without compromising quality.
Warmest Regards,
Tom David
"In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate - look to his character...."
—Noah Webster, Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education, 1789
About me
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My family and I have lived in New Berlin for eight years, and I have continually kept informed of the major events affecting the community and our state.
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My daughter attends New Berlin Eisenhower. My wife and I are very involved in her school life, and support her extracurricular activities. I understand the value of excellent teachers and staff, and the importance that curriculum plays in a quality education. As a member of the school board, I will be an advocate of excellence not only in courses and curriculum, but also in teaching and administration.
Community Involvement
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I am currently an active member of Woodridge Community Church in New Berlin.
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I am currently a member of a school district committee that has a goal of reviewing the business curiculum in the high schools, and will be recommending additional courses to provide students the ability to be better prepared for financial coursework post high school.
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I volunteered to support the school district by participating in a 2004 committee consisting of members of the community in identifying a proposal for the Human Growth and Development curriculum for the 12th grade.
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As a director of youth ministries for eleven years at the Layton Avenue Church in Greenfield, I developed a sincere desire to help children and youth to achieve to be their best. I have developed curriculum, taught junior high and high school students, served as a children’s and youth counsellor, and annually prepared and managed a budget for the youth ministry.
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My wife and I have both participated in an annual community outreach in Kenosha called “Touched Twice”, which provided basic health services and meals to low income families.
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I have volunteered on many occasions to provide ministerial support at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.
Professional Background (review my Linkedin professional profile)
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My professional experience is extremely diverse; ranging from law enforcement and investigations to software programming, quality and project management, and process and operations improvement.
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My passion in my professional life has been to help companies become "better, stronger, and faster", through improved processes and quality, while helping them reduce costs and increase revenue. I have also focused on proactively measuring performance regularly to ensure accountability. I am confident that I can use my experience and success in this area to best serve me as a member of the New Berlin School Board.
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My leadership, management, and interpersonal skills have been developed by leading and developing teams of individuals in business, the military, and nonprofit organizations. I have strong communications and dynamic presentation skills that I have developed as an instructor for business related classes and seminars, as well as teaching and presenting seminars for non-profit organizations.
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I have developed and managed departmental budgets for both corporate and non-profit organizations. I have ensured financial accountability through responsible spending practices and a careful examination and prioritization of budget requests.
Educational Background
MBA, Project Management concentration, Keller Graduate School of Management
Graduate level certificate, M&I Intellectual Capital Program (MICAP), University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
* Completed nineteen graduate level courses in Management Information Systems
BS, Criminal Justice - Psychology minor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Graduated Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.7
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School, United States Air Force
Received the Honor Graduate award for graduating at the top of my class
