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Barbara S. Pennington
President
{Mrs. Pennington}
Joined Board:  2002
Term Expires:  December 2010
 
E-mail Address: barbara@penningtons.net
Phone: 925-930-0612
 
  • Financial services management (Charles Schwab and Co., Inc.,) for 25 years,
    now retired
  • B.A. Liberal Arts, Northeastern Illinois University
  • Past President, Walnut Creek Education Foundation
  • Past President, Parkmead Active Learning School Parent Teacher Organization
  • Governing Board Member since 2002, term expires November, 2010

Priorities:

  • Continue to prioritize District resources in accordance with our broad-based Strategic Plan
  • Continue to provide our students with an excellent education by attracting and retaining qualified, skilled staff
  • Maintain fiscal stability


Angela P. Borchardt
Clerk
{Mrs. Borchardt}
Joined Board:  2003
Term Expires:  December 2010
  • Marketing Research Consultant
  • B.S. Food Science Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
  • M.B.A. University of San Francisco
  • Governing Board Member since 2003, term expires November, 2010

Priorities:

  • Continue to support district strategic plan
  • Ensure all students receive high quality education
  • Maintain rich curricular programs throughout the district
 

Arthur M. Clarke
{Mr. Clarke}
Joined Board:  1987
Term Expires:  December 2008
 
E-mail Address: Aclarkeatwcsd@aol.com
Phone: 925-935-8717


Katie Peña
{Mrs. Pena}
Joined Board:  2000
Term Expires:  December 2008
 
E-mail Address: katie.pena1@gmail.com
Phone: 925-932-4965



Dan B. Walden
{Mr. Walden}
Joined Board:  1988
Term Expires:  December 2010
 
  • Director, Single District Governance Services (Governance Training), California School Boards Association
  • B.A. Economics, University of California, Berkeley
  • Past President, California School Boards Association (2002)
  • Chair, Pacific Region of the National School Boards Association (2003) Retired Vice President, Bank of America (Management, Management Consulting, and Project Management)

Priorities:

  • As a high-achieving district, we must continue our focus on student achievement and building strong character in our youth.
  • As a fiscally conservative board, we sustain district improvement efforts by applying resources where they impact teaching and learning most.
  • We are proud of and grateful for the community's support for our schools. We need to continue to strengthen partnership efforts within the City.