HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/21/2009 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.C. Jay Thompson
From: Jay Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 11:04 AM
To: 'Stephen P. Pougnet'; 'Chris Mills; 'Ginny Foat'; 'Rick Flutcheson'; 'weigelps@aol.com'
Cc: David Ready; Martha Edgmon
Subject: 01/21 Meeting HRC Application
Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The City Council Subcommittee of Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat recommend to the City
Council, the appointment of Pamela Jo Kershaw, to the Human Rights Commission, for the term expiring June 20,
2012. Attached [PDF file] is the application for your review, which will be included in your additional materials
folders for reference at the meeting. Jay
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
TEL (760) 323-8204
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SUBMIT APPLICATION BY ryq W GA!4 oi Q,81 ,.0 CI'1-" JI Pt�.d.,Q
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BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION F013MfH ES T H O{I P S 0�d
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Please he aware the submitted information IS a public record..indicates required Feld.
[Name of Board or Commission
n which you would you like to serve?1HuT2nFFights Commission
.Name: Pamela Jo Kershaw J___. —__--__-
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.Address: P.O. Box 974
Zip: 92263 Registered Voter? yes r•
.Home Phone: 760,320`6584 Office Phone: 760.408. 8880_I
Length of Residence in Palm Springs:128 years -
Email'- pkersha�psusd.us
rErgployer: . palm Springs Unified School District
Occupation:
Teacher at Raymond Cree Middle School in Palm Springs. I teach 6th grade English LanguageDevelopemGnt.
Co Reference:
Name: ---
11SUsanne Radzinski Phone: 760.320.6584
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Regardinb the commission you are applying for, list dates of its most recent meetings you have attended-
havewatched numerous on TV over the years. I missed it when it was
The following information will be used by the City Council, and/or a subcommittee thereof,to select final applicants to be
Interviewed by the the City Council, in making recommendations to the Mayor for appointments.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED:
::Resident& registered voter in halm Springs
Backgrdzind, education, experience to demonstrate knowledge and sound judgment
Social, Ethnic and cultural diversity in commission membership
Attendance at commission meetings prior to intervierov
B10GR PHICAT, SKETCH
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Education:
BS-University of Nevada, Reno MA-Azusa Pacific University Ed,D-University of La Verne-Will finish by
Spring,2009
SackgroundlWork Exparience/Civic Involvement
I went to Palm Springs High School(1985).Left the area for 5 years to earn Bachelor's Degree in Reno, NV. I
returned to the area in 1996 and have worked for PSUSD since. I earned my Master's Degree in Educational
Administration in 1999.1 began and have nearly completed my doctorate degree from University of La Verne.I
served on the Education Committee with the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce before I served as a Beard
Member with the Chamber for nearly two years. I was also a Board Member for Safe schools for two years.
Describe your knowledge of the func'lions, regulations and procedures of the commission which you would like to serve.
Working with second language learners and writing my dissertation in bilingual education affords me a wealth
of diverse people whom I.interact with on a daily basis.
What specific attitudes,skills and expertise do you think you have to enhance the work of the commission?
I am smart,positive,reflective and I can bring good ideas and suggestions for the betterment of our
community.
What specific issues or problems face the board/commission?Do you have any suggestions to address those issues or
problems?
None at this lime.
Additional qualifications for the Rent Control Commission are:
a) Oplicant may not be a landolord or tenant subject to the rent control ordinance;
b) must submit a verified statement as to present holdings and interests in real property in the City.
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