Learn About the Measure AS Facilities Bond from AUSD Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall at Arcadia Community Coordinating Council

What is the Measure AS Facilities Bond? The Arcadia Community Coordinating Council presents Arcadia Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. David Vannasdall who will present everything you need to know to Vote on Measure AS, the Arcadia Unified School District’s School Safety and Repair Measure coming to the Nov. 5^th Ballot

On July 23, the Board of Trustees voted to place Measure AS – The Arcadia Unified School District School Safety and Repair Measure on the November 5 ballot for voter consideration. If adopted by voters, Measure AS will allow AUSD to address the educational priorities the Arcadia community has identified, such as continuing to provide clean water, safe classrooms and school sites, preparing students for college and careers, and requiring all funds be spent on Arcadia schools.

Many of Arcadia’s schools were built nearly 60 years ago and have urgent repair needs. Measure AS will address the most urgent health and safety repairs needed in our neighborhood schools. The last couple of years have seen a record number of school shootings in the U.S. We need to keep our schools, students, and staff safe. In addition, we have other significant safety concerns, such as repairing aging roofs, plumbing, restrooms, and deteriorating gas and sewer lines; removing asbestos and lead paint; updating outdated electrical systems and security and fire systems; and making earthquake safety repairs and improvements.

Dr. David Vannasdall has been Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District since July of 2014. He has proudly served the Arcadia community for more than a decade. Dr. Vannasdall first came to Arcadia in 2005 when he was named the Principal of Arcadia High School. Succeeding his seven years at the helm of the Apaches, he was promoted to Deputy Superintendent, Education Programs and Services in 2012. Before joining AUSD, Dr. Vannasdall was a principal in Ohio, and also served as an Assistant Principal, School Counselor, and Teacher.

Dr. Vannasdall is one of the foremost innovative Superintendents in the country, and has helped transform the Arcadia Unified School District into one of the most forward-thinking
and successful school districts in the United States. The graduation rate for Arcadia High School is typically 99% or higher, with students matriculating to the most prestigious universities each year, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and USC to name a few. In 2016, Arcadia High graduates were accepted into every Ivy League School in the country. Dr. Vannasdall was critical in helping pass a $216 million facilities improvement bond, and a $15 million parcel tax for AUSD. He led a successful 1:1 technology device rollout program for the district’s nearly 10,000 students who attend its eleven schools. Dr. Vannasdall also helped launch AUSD’s annual Arcadia Innovation Summit, which has become one of the leading professional development conferences for educators in California.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Vannasdall later earned two Master of Arts Degrees, one in School Counseling from Xavier University, and one in Education Administration from the University of Cincinnati. He earned his Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University in 2016.

A proud father of five, Christian, Chandler, Chloe, twins Max and Rosie, and the family dog Nittany, Dr. Vannasdall is married to Jessica who shares his passion for education as a Technology Coach and Teacher.

For reservations contact Linda Clelland, President, ACCC.

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