https://www.brianponeil.com/about daily 0.75 2020-10-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f80ea90f2adc66c166dfd7d/1602284056059/IMG_1743.jpg About Brian - ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE “It’s time for a Professor, not a Politician on the College Board. I’m a committed educator, husband, father, and community leader and I am running for College Board to serve our community. SMC has a profound impact on Santa Monica and Malibu. I will prioritize our community by ensuring that our local community college best serves the needs of our local students and residents.” https://www.brianponeil.com/change-slate daily 0.75 2020-10-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f90de1651c9a70f23150052/1603329568676/Brian%2BSlate%2BPage.jpg CHANGE Slate - Vote for New Leadership in Santa Monica It is clear that Santa Monica needs a fresh start. Our elected officials on the College Board, the School Board, and the City Council have failed to adequately represent the needs of our community. They have failed to keep our streets safe, our government transparent, and our education system thriving. It is clear they lack the conviction and the courage to put the needs of students, teachers and residents over their own profits and careers. I am proud to be a member of this movement for new leadership in Santa Monica. Vote for Change! *This Door Hanger was paid for equally by each candidate listed. vote4oscar.com - christineparra.com votebrock.org - mario4council.com vote4esther.com - feldmanforschoolboard.com votestevenjohnson.com - brianponeil.com https://www.brianponeil.com/contact-3 daily 0.75 2020-10-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f862e0ef77fc0275046c69c/1602629193885/DSC_1513.jpg Contact - Contact Brian4smcboard@gmail.com (562) 548-0085 https://www.brianponeil.com/donate daily 0.75 2020-10-10 https://www.brianponeil.com/home daily 1.0 2020-10-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f814b73f2adc66c1676a452/1602309610657/DSC_1453-2.jpg Home - Serving the Needs of Local Students and Residents Currently local students make up only 5% of SMC graduates even though Santa Monica and Malibu taxpayers contribute over 40% of SMC’s overall budget through five local bonds. These numbers don’t add up. I pledge to strengthen the partnership between SMC and SMMUSD, fight for free tuition for Santa Monica residents, and expand internships and employment opportunities for students with local companies. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f814d81258d731d212fd5a9/1602309567794/DSC_1412.jpg Home - Improve the Achievement Gap and Achieve Real Student Equity I will fight to improve retention and graduation rates among local students and all students of color by implementing targeted student aid programs to underrepresented students, as well as mandatory equity training programs for faculty and staff. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7a95f7aa3c2d3994e21020/t/5f814f24adcb2360b92c0962/1602354256515/DSC_1496.jpg Home Fiscal Responsibility I will provide greater budget and bond oversight to ensure money is spent responsibly and there is greater transparency and accountability in the governance of bonds and communications to residents