This letter is in support of Justin Paulsen’s candidacy for the Orcas Island School Board. We have known Justin for years. He is a parent, an avid supporter of public education and has a long history of mentoring the youth of Orcas Island. He also is a successful businessman, has experience overseeing large projects with large budgets, understands how to simultaneously consider the needs of a business and those of the employees and has a strong reputation for paying attention to detail and being accountable to clients.

Our School Board does not actively manage the school, but plays a critical role in planning and making policy. They are responsible for a huge variety of tasks, including helping to establish a vision for our school, adopting a balanced annual budget, overseeing financial reports, negotiating contracts with employee unions and overseeing construction projects. We feel that, as a School Board Member, he will use his business acumen to benefit our public schools and our children. We encourage you to vote for Justin Paulsen.

Joe Gaydos and Julie Brunner

Eastsound