WILLIAM J. MCCLOSKEY

OCCUPATION: IT Manager for Timbercon, INC.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Co-founder of all volunteer organization Save Outdoor School Coalition

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Benson Polytechnic High School

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None

William McCloskey, a fresh perspective.

As a recent graduate of Portland Public Schools William brings the much needed perspective of the population the district serves. William’s experience working to save the Outdoor School Program taught him the power of committed people working toward a common goal.


Committed to finding creative solutions to difficult problems.

The challenges facing our schools today require creative solutions that promote excellence, relevance and accountability to the young people it serves and the community that supports them.


Making schools work for students, families, teachers and taxpayers.

William is committed to finding win-win solutions and involving the community in creating the school system Portland needs and deserves. William believes all children need and deserve a high quality education that prepares them to be the future of our community.

Creating partnerships for success.

William believes the school district must work with the business community to strengthen Portland’s economy. William is interested in exploring partnerships for business incubators and providing relevant work experience and skills for students.


“Our future is only as bright as the children we educate today.”

(This information furnished by William James McCloskey)
 


TRUDY SARGENT

OCCUPATION: Local Business Owner; School Leader/Volunteer; Mother of three Portland Public Schools students

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Business, Tax Attorney

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: JD, Hastings College of Law; BA, Georgetown University

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals

TRUDY SARGENT…A TRUE LEADER FOR OUR SCHOOLS
PTA President; Site Council Member; Founder, Middle School Jazz Band; Pre-school Treasurer, Board Member; School Volunteer

TRUDY SARGENT…DEMANDS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Trudy’s leadership will support:

  • ensuring accountability to taxpayers, including audits and on-going citizen oversight
  • keeping local families enrolled and invested in Portland’s public schools

“Trudy has a business person’s eye for the bottom line, and demonstrated leadership in the school community. It’s a winning combination.”
--State Treasurer Randall Edwards

TRUDY SARGENT…REQUIRES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Trudy’s work with other parent leaders helped preserve a full school year, reasonable class sizes, sports, and Outdoor School for our students.

Trudy’s leadership will support:

  • setting rigorous academic goals for all students
  • improving student achievement at all levels

“Trudy has a demonstrated track record of support for classroom teachers!”
--Portland teachers Connie McDonald and Marie-Louise Metzdorff

Dear Voter,
As a parent and business owner, I am passionate about delivering a world-class education to our kids. I will insist that every child in every neighborhood school gets the same high quality education AND that we receive the maximum value out of our limited resources.
I hope to earn you vote,
Trudy Sargent

TRUDY HAS OUR SUPPORT!

“Trudy will work tirelessly to improve our schools.”
--Retired Portland Principals Paula McCullough, Jeanne Pace

“Trudy has exactly the skills, experience and commitment we need on the School Board.”
--Sharon Ross, past PTA President

ALSO ENDORSED BY: Former City Commissioner Mike Lindberg; retired Portland firefighter Gary Lawrence; Stand for Children; For Our Children’s Future; business owners Mike Roach and Ben Davis; Portland School Board Members Julia Brim-Edwards and Bobbie Regan; retired school principal Vonnie Condon; school and community leaders Courtney Wilton, Margaret Hoffman, Jane Ames, Otto Schell, Pamela Echeverio, and many more.

(This information furnished by Trudy Sargent)