Candidate's Personal Statement: Jeff Conwell

From 1971 – 1978, I was a student in Saint Helena Elementary and RLS. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, I was a pilot for 12 years in the United States Navy. In 1998, I was hired by United Airlines and moved back to Saint Helena.

Our three children attend public schools – RLS, Elementary and Primary. Over the past twelve years, I was on the Primary School Site Council, Napa County Grand Jury and coached multiple sports. I currently led Cub Scout Pack 199, am involved in American Legion Post 199 and on the board for the Napa Valley State Park Association.

This is a wonderful community to raise children, but we can clearly improve the fiscal accountability and openness of our Public School System. As a board member, I will listen to the concerns of the community and openly discuss those inputs prior to making decisions. The Napa County Grand Jury taught me to do through research, ask questions, and hold administrators accountable to the public. We must challenge and demand the administration to provide excellent teachers, facilities, and environment to produce the best students.

The time is right for a change. We need new insightful members on the school board.