BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director, Zone 7
Tom Colett
Occupation: Contract Negotiator, Lead Field Representative, LiUNA
Occupational Background: Legislative Assistant, Oregon Legislature; Classroom Volunteer
Educational Background: Bard College, MFA in Writing; Oregon Public Schools K-12
Prior Governmental Experience: Beaverton School Board Member (2017-Present); Co-Facilitator, BSD Music Task
Force (2013-2014)
RE-ELECT TOM COLETT— LEADERSHIP THAT LISTENS
“Tom Colett has a proven track record of effective leadership in our district. He listens to the voices of parents, students,
educators, and diverse communities and takes action to support all of our students.” —Nancy PeBenito, Parent, Sunset HS
PRIORITIES FOR STUDENTS
Tom will prioritize taxpayer dollars where they best serve students—in the classroom.
- Provide solid math, science, and literacy along with arts, music, PE and Career & Technical Education
- Support small class sizes
- Increase low-cost after-school and preschool programming
“Tom understands the importance of students finding their passion at school. He has successfully led district efforts to
increase arts programming and is a strong voice for every student receiving a well rounded education.”—Robin Carr, Mountain View MS Parent
PROVEN LEADERSHIP
As a School Board member, Tom has supported students by:
—Guiding a successful local option levy campaign that funds 300+ teachers
—Increasing Career & Technical Education opportunities
—Leading district efforts for stable and adequate funding of schools
“In our work together, Tom Colett impressed me with his focus on fiscal responsibility and making the most of tight school budgets.” —Doug Garnett, Aloha HS Parent, Owner of Protonik, LLC
COMMUNITY LEADERS ENDORSE TOM
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
Beaverton School Board Members
Anne Bryan
Becky Tymchuk
LeeAnn Larsen
Donna Tyner
Susan Greenberg
Eric Simpson
Washington County Commissioners
Kathryn Harrington, Chair
Dick Schouten
THPRD Board Members
Felicita Monteblanco
Wendy Kroger
Oregon Legislators
Mark Hass
Jeff Barker
Ken Helm
Sheri Schouten
Janeen Sollman
Mayor Denny Doyle
Beaverton City Councilors
Marc San Soucie
Mark Fagin
Lacey Beaty
Metro Councilor
Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Recommended by the Beaverton Teachers Political Action Committee
www.tomcolettforschoolboard.com
(This information furnished by Tom Colett.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.
