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Westchester County, NY May 15, 2007 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Robert R. "Bob" Zahm

Candidate for
Member, Board of Education; Rye City School District

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I have been a Rye resident since the summer of 2001, when my family returned to the US after having lived in Germany for 8 years. I am the proud father of three children all of whom presently attend Rye's elementary schools.

During my first term on the Board (2004-2007), I have

  • Chaired the Enrollment Balance Committee (2006-2007)
  • Chaired the Finance and Budget Committee (2006-2007)
  • Served on the Audit Committee (2006-2007)
  • Served as Rye's delegate to the New York State School Board Association convention (Oct '06)
  • Served on the New York State School Board Association's Task Force on Retirement Benefits (2006)
  • Chaired the Budget Analysis Committee (2005-2006)
  • Served on the Technology Committee (2005-2006)
  • Served on the Facilities committee (2004-2005, 2005-2006)
  • Served on the Curriculum Council (2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007).

I am also working on Rye's Trailways and Traffic Safety committee focused on identifying issues and proposing solutions for getting our children safely to and from the city's schools.

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