Prepared for the mission
As a recently retired administrator in the Ventura Unified School District, I am writing to endorse Madhu Bajaj in Area 4 and Velma Lomax in Area 1.
Although the school board election is divided into five areas now, each board member will still represent and therefore must act in the best interest of all students and schools throughout Ventura. These two candidates are absolutely prepared to fulfill that mission.
Ms. Lomax is an experienced and dedicated board member who also has worn the hat of teacher and parent. She is able to consider multiple perspectives and has worked very hard during her tenure to represent all students in the district fairly.
Ms. Lomax is tireless in her involvement in the district and has first-hand knowledge about the types of technological skills students will need in today's career markets.
Ms. Bajaj is running in a race to replace board member John Walker, who decided to retire at the end of his term. Ms. Bajaj owns a business in our community and has a nonprofit background, in addition to her involvement in many projects and committees in the district.
She has proven herself to be a very effective leader in her role as president of the Ventura Education Partnership, which provides grants for school site staff to provide creative lessons and materials for students. She has volunteered at multiple levels in the district and community, with the goal of supporting our students and school sites.
I have found her at all times to be collaborative in her approach to others, and effective in fulfilling her goals. Ms. Bajaj will be an excellent addition to the school board, with fresh ideas and energy.
Robin Faigin, Ventura