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YOU HAVE FOUR VOTES ON NOVEMBER 6TH
PLEASE MAKE ONE VOTE FOR TOM JACKSON!
Dear Friend of Cerritos College:
Thank you for the privilege of serving you the last four years on the Board of Trustees. I believe my record has demonstrated a high level of integrity and commitment to the college community. I would like to formally announce my candidacy for re-election to the Governing Board of Cerritos Community College.
As a retired Cerritos College faculty member, I taught primarily accounting/finance courses as well as management and marketing. My formal education includes an A.A. in Business, B.S. in Business/Accounting, B.S. in Business/Marketing, and an M.B.A. with a Management emphasis. My education combined with my work experience at Cerritos College and other former employers qualifies me for the position of a Governing Board member. Additional experience includes a two year term as Vice-President of the Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, ten years as President of the Board of Trustees of Alpha Gamma Sigma, Inc., a non-profit California corporation chartered in 1926, to fund community college scholarships. Currently, I serve on the Boards of the Cerritos College Foundation, Los Angeles County School Board Association, and Turner Christian High School. I have served as a club advisor to numerous student organizations for over twenty years.
Cerritos College is currently governed by a dedicated and cohesive board of seven individuals, elected by the residents of the district. We may not always agree on every issue, but we do have the common goal of always looking for what is best for our diverse student population. Our College Administration, while relatively new (three years and less tenure), is developing into an efficient and effective leadership team. Voters of the Cerritos Community College District passed a General Obligation Bond in 2004. The administration, in addition to their demanding job of the day-to-day operation of the College, have undertaken the enormous task of renovating and transforming a fifty-year old campus to a new and modern state of the art institution of learning. The proceedings for renovation and construction must be approved by the Department of State Architects and other agencies which is always a long-drawn out process.
Shortly after my retirement from Cerritos College, (2002) I became involved in the campus transformation by being selected as a community member of the Bond Advisory Committee. In the meantime, I was elected to the Board and have continued to be involved with the transformation plan. I am looking forward to my continued involvement over the next four years.
I will continue to seek alternative sources of funds to expand, improve and develop new and existing programs at Cerritos College, such as Teacher Track, Automotive Alternative Fuels, Project Hope, Wood Manufacturing Technology, Allied Health programs, Adult Education and as many others as the community requires to meet the needs and desires of our students.
On a personal level, I was born and raised in Long Beach, attending Long Beach public schools, Long Beach City College, and Long Beach State College (California State University at Long Beach). I am also an alumnus of the University of Southern California. I served in the United States Coast Guard and am the parent of three children. My wife, Marie, a retired, long time classified employee of Cerritos College and I reside in Norwalk where we are active in our church and many community events.
Accomplishing my goal of four more years on your board will require a great deal of effort, time and money. I am asking all of my friends, neighbors, and former colleagues to help me in any way possible. Located on this website is a Response Form to download, print, and fill out to show how you will support my campaign and return to the indicated address. Any effort you make will be greatly appreciated in assisting me to attain this goal and will help to ensure a positive future for Cerritos College.
I will be happy to answer any questions, or if you would like to meet with me and just talk, you can call, e-mail or write me at the following addresses. Be sure to visit my website for additional information about me.
Thank you,
Tom Jackson
tom@votefortomjackson.com
Committee to Elect Tom Jackson
ID# 1256608
(562) 864-9527
11014 Hayford St.
Norwalk, CA 90650-6223 | |
BOARD PRESIDENT TOM JACKSON
RECOGNIZED BY HONOR SOCIETY
Alpha Gamma Sigma Establishes Scholarship in Jackson’s Honor
Cerritos College Board President Tom Jackson was honored on Saturday, April 21 by Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS), the California Community College Scholastic Honor Society, during its state convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
AGS presented Jackson with a Distinguished Service Award for his involvement and leadership in the society for the past 24 years. Jackson's recognition on April 21 marked the inaugural presentation of an AGS Distinguished Service Award.
AGS also established a scholarship in Jackson's name and presented it to Loretta Myers, a student from Las Positas College in the Bay Area. Myers plans to transfer to UC Berkeley with the goal of becoming a surgeon.
AGS was established in 1926 with the purpose of fostering, promoting, maintaining, and recognizing scholarship. The function of the state organization is to encourage local chapters to develop, in themselves or in cooperation with other chapters, programs offering cultural, social, or enrichment experiences as part of the total experience of community college students. The state organization annually awards scholarships to members and also encourages chapters to provide opportunities for participation in service activities and to award scholarships of their own.
The Greek letters Alpha Gamma Sigma stand for "Arete" meaning “Excellence," "Gnosis" meaning "Knowledge," and "Sophrosyne" meaning "Wisdom." The initials tie into the organization's motto, which is "Add to good character knowledge and judgment."
For more information about AGS, please visit www.ags-honor.org. | |
HOW TO HELP RE-ELECT TOM JACKSON TO THE
CERRITOS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Time, effort and a considerable sum of money are required to complete a successful campaign. You can help, if you desire, in a number of ways. First of all, you should print, fill out and mail a Response Form to the address indicated, to inform me that I can count on your support. You can talk to your friends, relatives and neighbors who live in the college district and have them visit my webpage. Initiate an e-mail campaign by sending e-mails to your friends, relatives and neighbors who live in the college district (be sure to save a copy of the Response Form to your computer and attach same to the e-mails).
CLICK HERE to download a RESPONSE FORM | |
ENDORSEMENTS
Paulo Amaral
Cerrritos College Body President/Student Trustee, 2005-06
Hon. Bob Arthur
Governing Board Member - Cerritos Community College
Hon. Bruce Barrows
Councilmember - City of Cerritos
Teri Bazen
Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing
Dr. Edward Bloomfield
Professor Emeritus - Cerritos College - Artesia
Veronica Bloomfield
President - Artesia Historical Society - Artesia
Hon. Diane Boggs
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of Downey
Hon. Randy Bomgaars
Councilmember - City of Bellflower
Prof. John Boyle
Cerritos College Emeritus
Rev. Barry Bruce
The Way Out Ministry & The Gathering - Hawaiian Gardens
Prof. Judi Chowen
Cerritos College Emeritus
Leanna Collings
Cerritos College - Norwalk
Richard Collings
Alumni, Cerritos College - Norwalk
Robert Collings
Alumni, Cerritos College - Norwalk
Anabel Collings
Norwalk
Dr. Maribel Contreras
Hawaiian Gardens
Hon. John Crawley
Councilmember - City of Cerritos
John & Angelina Downey
Norwalk
Hon. Ray Dunton
Councilmember - City of Bellflower
Hon. Ted Edmiston
Governing Board Member - Cerritos Community College
Hon. Jim Edwards
Councilmember - City of Cerritos
Julie Emerson
Norwalk
Hon. Bob Epple
Governing Board Member - Cerritos Community College
Hon. Joe Esquival
Councilmember - City of Lakewood
Bob & Carolyn Fernandez
Cerritos College Emeritus
Josh Franco
Cerritos College Student Body President/Student Trustee, 2004-05
Dennis & Trudy Foster
Cerritos College
Prof. Jon Fults
Cerritos College Emeritus
Hon. Vivian Hansen
Governing Board Member - Paramount Unified School District
Rev. Gerald & Audrey Heemstra
Norwalk
Hon. Mike Hersek
Governing Board Member - Bellflower Unified School District
Marvin Hink
Norwalk
Grace Hu
Cerritos
Hon. Bob Hughlett
Governing Board Member - Cerritos Community College
Dr. Eric Ikeda
City of Bellflower
Prof. Mildred & Henry Ikemoto
Cerritos College Emeritus
Prof. John Jackson
Cerritos College Emeritus
Dr. Paul Kahng
League of Korean Americans-Mid-South L.A. - President
The ABC School Foundation - President - Cerritos
Hon. Gloria Kappe
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of Cerritos
Hon. Don Knabe
Los Angeles County Supervisor, Fourth District
Julie Knabe
J.D. Knabe & Associates - Cerritos
Gene & Marge Kooiman
Norwalk
Dr. Mary Louise La Brucherie
Superintendent - Valle Lindo School District
Ronald & Marie La Brucherie
Dairy and Farmer
Hon. Richard A. LeGaspi
Governing Board Member - Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Hon. Donald La Plante
Governing Board Member - Downey Unified School District
Rev. Felix Lezcano
Inglesia De Fe - Norwalk
Doreen Lorand
ABC School District - Downey
Hon. Hal Malkin
Mayor Pro Tem - City of La Mirada
Hon. Mike Mendez
Councilmember - City of Norwalk
Hon. Keith McCarthy
Councilmember - City of Downey
Prof. Kathleen McDannel
Cerritos College Emeritus
Jeanie & Gary McHatton
Past President Cerritos College Foundation & Educators
Mary Jane McIntosh
Norwalk
Wilford Michael
President/Superintendent Emeritus - Cerritos College
Hon. John Moore
Governing Board Member - Cerritos College
Hon. Karen Morrison
Governing Board Member - Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Hon. Larry Nelson
Councilmember - City of Artesia
Wayne Nunnery
Cerritos College Student Body President/Student Trustee, 1995-96
Hon. Wayne Piercy
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of Lakewood
Marijean Piorkowski
Professor - Cerritos College
Hon. John Pratt
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of Bellflower
Dixie Primosch
ABC School Board - Retired - Cerritos
Hon. Rick Ramirez
Mayor - City of Norwalk
Hon. Laura Sanchez-Ramirez
Governing Board Member - Bellflower Unified School District
Hon. Wayne Rew
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of La Mirada
Tim & Sally Rivera
City of Norwalk
Lola Rizkallah
Cerritos College Accountant
Dr. Gerald Roodzant
Member and Past President - Cerritos College Foundation
Hon. Rick Sanchez
Former Governing Board Member - Cerritos College
Ginger Shattuck
Superintendent Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School District
Prof. Jerry & Joyce Shopfner
Cerritos College Emeritus and Adjunct
Hon. Martha Sodetani
Governing Board Member - Downey Unified School District
Rev. Ronald Spence
Faith Reformed Church - Norwalk
Hon. Celia Spitzer
Governing Board Member - ABC Unified School District
Hon. Gordon Stefenhagen
Councilmember - City of Norwalk
Jeff Symes
Director, Sales & Marketing, PSAV - Cerritos
Marcia Taylor
Cerritos College
Dr. Eric Terry
Norwalk
Hank & Lucille Terry
Norwalk
Jesse Urquidi
Norwalk Commissioner
Florence Van Dam
Valley View Farms - La Mirada
Hon. Bob Verderber
Former Governing Board Member - Cerritos College
Mary Villegas
Cerritos College Foundation Board Member
Victor Villegas
Vice President/Branch Manager Union Bank - Bellflower
Hon. Robert Wagner
Former Mayor/Councilmember - City of Lakewood
David & Leslie Watkins
Cerritos College Alumni - Bellflower
Prof. Mary Weidman
Cerritos College Emeritus
Mike & Prof. Lee Westerlin
Cerritos College
Richard & Pearl Whitehouse
Contractor - Integrated Interiors | |
2007 BALLOT STATEMENT OF TOM JACKSON
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD
CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Thank you for the privilege of serving you the last 4 years on the Cerritos Community College District Governing Board. I believe my record has demonstrated a high level of integrity and commitment to the college community.
Your support of a bond issue in 2004 has allowed the college to enter a new and exciting period of major transformation. We are just beginning many new projects to provide the best environment and latest technology for effective LEARNING, our most important function.
During the next 4 years, I am committed to ensuring the college is meeting the needs of our diverse students as they pursue their educational goals, both academic and vocational, as well as adult non-credit classes. I also support the accountability of STUDENT SUCCESS.
With my Accounting/Finance background I will continue to assure fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of available funding during these periods of financial uncertainty.
I value the college’s employees. Support staff, faculty, managers, and administrators play an integral role in the success of our STUDENTS. These essential employees need adequate support to carry out their duties.
You have four votes on November 6th; please make one vote for Tom Jackson.
Please visit www.votefortomjackson.com for more information. | |
The Cerritos College Board of Trustees held its annual re-organizational meeting on Wednesday evening, December 6, electing new officers for the coming year.
The board elected Tom Jackson, immediate past vice president and member since 2003, as president;
Bob Arthur, past board president and member since 1995, as vice president,and Bob Epple, as secretary.
The board presented outgoing Board President John Moore, a trustee since 1988, with an honorary plaque for his year of dedication and service to the board.
"John, we appreciate the fine example you’ve set through your presidency on this board for the past 12 months," said Jackson as he presented Moore with the plaque. | | |
2003 BALLOT STATEMENT OF TOM JACKSON
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD
CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
I have a vested interest in the future of Cerritos Community College District and am committed to maintaining a college that serves the community! As a retired full-time professor at Cerritos Community College District, I taught accounting, finance, marketing, and management classes for 22 years. Participation on numerous campus committees and involvement with student organizations as a club advisor for 20 years has made me very familiar with the college culture and daily operations.
As a community college graduate, I understand the importance of this educational opportunity. My primary concern is to ensure the college is meeting the needs of our diverse students as they pursue their educational goals, both academic and vocational, as well as adult non-credit classes.
Secondly, the Cerritos Community College District is facing continuing financial uncertainty. With my accounting/finance background, I know how to analyze budgets and will be fiscally responsible with the allocation of available funding.
Thirdly, I value the college's employees. Faculty, managers, and support staff play an integral role in the success of the college and its students. These essential employees need adequate support to carry out their duties.
You have four votes on November 4th, please make one vote for Tom Jackson.
Please visit www.votefortomjackson.com for more information. | |
TOM JACKSON
11014 Hayford Street
Norwalk, California 90650-6223
(562) 864-9527
EDUCATION
Masters in Governance
California School Boards Association
April 2007.
Master of Business Administration
University of Southern California
January, 1977. Major area: Management.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Southern California
June, 1974. Major area: Marketing.
Certificate in Food-Marketing Management
University of Southern California
June, 1974.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
California State University at Long Beach
June, 1967. Major area: Accounting/Finance.
Associate of Arts Degree
Long Beach City College
February, 1963. Major area: Business and Engineering.
EXPERIENCE
Cerritos Community College District
11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650
Governing Board Member
December, 2003 to December, 2007
Served as Secretary, Vice-President, President
Full-time Accounting/Finance faculty member
Business Education Division
September, 1980 to August, 2002
Part-time faculty member
Business Education Division
September, 1976 to September, 1980
PIA Merchandising Company/Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company
March, 1972 to September 1980
Manager, Marketing and Promotional Services.
Grocery Manager for McCoys and Coles Markets
April 1960 to March 1972
OTHER
U.S. Merchant Marine Officer - Captain's License
Commercial Towing Endorsement, expires 2009
Board of Directors Member
The Way Out Ministry/Turner Christian High School - Hawaiian Gardens
Board of Directors Member 8
Los Angeles County School Trustees Association
Board of Directors Member
Cerritos College Foundation
Church Elder
Faith Reformed Church - Norwalk, CA
Boy Scouts of America
Long Beach Area Council - Former Vice President
Alpha Gamma Sigma, Inc.
Board of Trustees - President, 1996 - 2007
Advisory Board President, 1996 - 1997
MILITARY
United States Coast Guard
October, 1957 to March, 1960
Engineman 3rd Class.
AWARDS
Life Membership, Associated Students of Cerritos College, 2002
Distinguished Service Award, Inaugural recipient, 2007
Alpha Gamma Sigma, Inc. - The Calif. Community College Scholastic Honor Society
Outstanding Faculty Award, Cerritos College, 1990
Certificate of Appreciation
Cerritos College Adult Education Department, 2007
Honorary member Phi Theta Kappa, 1994 | |
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