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Santa Barbara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
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Deborah Fuss 4 MUS

By Deborah Fuss

Candidate for Board Member; Montecito Union School District

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Deborah has proven her commitment to MUS through active participation.
Deborah Fuss for Montecito Union School Board "It's All About the Kids"

Proven Commitment Through Active Participation

  • Strategic Planning Committee, Parent Representative
  • School Site Council Member
  • Active attendance at all Board meetings (regular, Town Hall and input sessions) for the past 2+ years
  • Chief Academic Officer Interview Team Member
  • MUS Cares Committee Member
  • Room parent for her children's classes
  • Kindergarten Art Class Aide

Background

Deborah is married and a proud parent of 1st & 3rd graders at MUS. Prior to starting her family, Deborah was a marketing communications executive for 24+ years working with Wall Street and multi-national consumer electronics companies. She has extensive experience with team building, message development, collaboration, branding, advertising and public relations.

Leadership Qualities Deborah is an attentive listener, effective communicator, remains calm under pressure, compassionate, and is always focused on what is in the best interest of the children.

"I would be honored to serve our community as an MUS Board member to:

  • Help establish better communication
  • Develop inclusive decision-making policies
  • Institute sound fiscal practices
  • Create a master facilities plan that considers all options
  • Ensure our children a world-class education." Deborah Fuss

Committed to Communication

Deborah can be reached via email at deborahfuss4mus@gmail.com or by phone at 448-4442. To see what other people are saying and for a list of supporters please go to http://www.deborahfuss4mus.com.

What people are saying...

"I am endorsing Deborah Fuss for Montecito Union School Board. She is dedicated to making MUS and exceptional school for the children, the teachers and the broader community." Salud Carbajal, 1st District Supervisor

" Since arriving at MUS, Deborah Fuss has proven her commitment t our children's education and is dedicated to making MUS an exceptional learning environment. We strongly endorse her candidacy and believe Deborah will be a tremendous asset for our community as a member of the MUS Board."

Brian & Patricia Kelly, MUS Parents

" From the day her daughter started kindergarten at MUS, Deborah Fuss has been a concerned parent and an advocate for education. She has been involved in our Strategic Plan from the beginning and she has her priorities straight when it comes to what is best for our children & the MUS learning community." Lizzie Peus, MUS Parent

"A number of community leaders had told me about Deborah, but it wasn't until I met with her that I understood why they were committed to helping her win a seat on the MUS Board. She is intelligent, thoughtful and has proven her dedication to making MUS a truly exceptional school. I support her vision to re-establish MUS as a learning center for the entire community and I ask that you vote for her this fall."

Ralph Iannelli, Community Leader/Essex Capital Corporation CEO

"Kate and I have witnessed Deborah's commitment to MUS and we cannot imagine a more perfect representative on the school board. Deb has proven to be a terrific listener, able to understand all sides of an issue, and then able to speak her mind with confidence, clarity & intelligence. We are grateful to Deb for all she has already contributed to our school and we are thrilled that she is running. We simply could not speak more highly of Deb and her candidacy."

Jon & Kate Gura, MUS Parents

"We are pleased to endorse Deborah Fuss. She is a thoughtful listener, strategic thinker, and a genuine consensus builder. She will provide excellent leadership for the district and will work collaboratively with the entire MUS community to ensure the positive development and educational achievement of all students." Steve & Shelia Cushman, Community Leaders

"Since Deborah arrived at MUS, she hit the ground running. I have always known her to be actively involved in any worthwhile issue that pertains to the school while keeping the best interests of parents, teachers and students in mind. I am convinced that she will be a welcome addition to the MUS District Board and I endorse her highly." Dr. Gary Schlegel, Former MEF President

Supporters (Partial List) Gwyn Lurie, Mary Kirkhart, Carrie & Craig Haffner, Ginger Salazar, Shannon Venable, John & Kate Gura, Jill & Neil Levinson, Steve & Shelia Cushman, Lanny Sherwin, Ken & Ann Diebold, Ralph Iannelli, Brian & Patricia Kelly, Ken & Kate Rotman, Carol Sachs, Matthew Stotts, Scott & Kirkley Wilson, Margaret Spencer, Darren Osti, Jodi Fishman-Osti, Stan & Roberta Fishman, Lynda Schwartz, Annabelle & Peter Brownell, Cindy Feinberg, Bob Kupiec, Elizabeth Rhondehamel, Carol Rezek, Pamela Dillman Haskell, Betsy Drucker, Joan Crossland, Jill Transki, Rhys Williams, Terry & Patrick Stewart, Greg & Andrea Huglin, Sean & Lynne Early, Francie Lufkin, Merryl Brown, Charlie Knight, Michael & Shannon Reyes, Lisa Blades, Juliana Friedman, Samantha Friedman, Tom Dain, Tom & Jeri Konig, Dan & Debbie Kass, Jim Prudden, Harri & Jill Lintukorpi, Gary Schlegel, Shawn & Carrie Riley, Marni Blau, Tim & Jen Hatton, Harry Kolb, Mark & Grazia Coffin, Salud Carbajal, Tracy Conway, Dan & Jackie Encell, Nell Eakin, Susannah Gordon, Elizabeth & Jonathan Raith, John & Julie Williams, Casper & Daven Allison, Justin Romain, Grant & Jill Dyruff, Shannon & Elizabeth Peace, Pam & Capp Raisin, Sharmin & Pablo Manzarek, Tim & Melinda Werner, Stacy Allison, Christina Stokes, Doug Bower, Leon & Adrienne Carrere, Shannon Featherstone, Kathy Kelly, Ron Murphy, Rhys Williams, Loryn Hodosy, Leanne & Jason Hawthorne, Patty & John Murphy, James Wahlberg, Diane DiLascio, Don & Stacy Fergusson, Ann Hernandez, Mark D'Alfonso, Laurie McMahon, & more.......

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