May 1, 2008

NEWS BRIEFS

Leslie Reynolds elected SCCSBA president

Leslie Reynolds, the current vice president of San Jose Unified School District board of trustees, was elected president of the Santa Clara County School Boards Association.

She will be sworn in on May 28 during the SCCSBA annual re-organization meeting. Reynolds represents the southern portion of San Jose Unified School District, Area 5, which includes Almaden Valley.

Reynolds was elected to the SJUSD's board in 2004. Prior to her role as a trustee and full-time mom, she held several managerial positions at a large software subsidiary of General Electric. She is well qualified to step into the role of SCCSBA president as she currently serves as their executive vice president and as a delegate and governmental relations chair to California School Boards Association.

While fulfilling her obligations to various SJUSD District committees, Reynolds also continues to stay active and involved in her children's schools, Bret Harte Middle School and Leland High School. She volunteers at Bret Harte and is on the Transformation and Foundation boards at Leland High School.

She has served in various elected positions within PTA and believes in public education and the right for all children to develop to their full potential. Her offices include past PTA Council president, vice president and historian as well as historian on the Santa Clara County PTA Board. Her volunteer work includes past Santa Clara County School Boards Association treasurer, past School Site Council president and PTA vice president for Williams Elementary.

While raising her two children with her husband Bruce, Reynolds earned her master’s degree in governance from CSBA and is currently attending San Jose State.

Come out to Kelley Park for Triple Play Family Days for $1

History San Jose, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the San Jose Giants introduce the inaugural Triple Play Family Days.

Three of San Jose’s most popular attractions have partnered to offer a great opportunity for families. Spend the day at History Park and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and then enjoy an evening with the San Jose Giants, all for only $1 per person. Triple Play Family Days will be held on May 13, June 10 and July 8.

“Kelley Park is an incredible place for families and has so much to offer,” said Vanessa Rogier, marketing director of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. “Everyone loves animals! Then add the serenity of the Japanese Friendship Garden and the fascination of History Park---and then the home run, barbecue and baseball. What could be a better family day?”

This summertime outing offers families a chance to combine the three activities all in one place, at the corner of Senter and Alma, at a price you can’t beat. Enjoy an excursion at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, then tour the Japanese Friendship Garden on your way to History Park. Save your appetite for Turkey Mike’s BBQ and catch all the action at the San Jose Giants game.

For more information, call Happy Hollow Park & Zoo at (408) 277-4193 or visit www.hhpz.org. The $1 admission tickets to the San Jose Giants are only available at HHP&Z until 5 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets exclusively for the San Jose Giants game, general admission tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, kids four and under are free. Game tickets are available at the Municipal Stadium Box Office or online at www.sjgiants.com.