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Public School Finance Forums: Fresno
Tuesday, 04 October 2005
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Fresno Mayor Alan Autry
CED was pleased to co-sponsor a public school finance forum in Fresno, CA with the Fresno Business Council and the Central Valley Educational Leadership Institute (CVELI).

Fresno Mayor Alan Autry delivered keynote remarks. Mayor Autry stressed the need for partnership and community dedication to the city's public school system.


The panel discussion included remarks from

  • Dr. Walter L. Buster, Director, CVELI
  • Michael E. Hanson, Superintendent, Fresno Unified School District
  • Luisa Medina, President, Fresno Unified School District Board of Education
  • Michael L. Wilhelm, Partner, McCormick Barstow

 

The business-led discussion outlined the recent challenges faced by the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD), and the need for local business to play a role in improving school performance within the FUSD.

 

Additional remarks were heard from Deborah Nankivell, CEO, Fresno Business Council, and CED President Charles Kolb.

 

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