I moved to the small town of Colfax as a teenager more than 40 years ago. I enrolled in the sparkling new local high school and was taught by a staff that added immeasurably to my life. This school and staff were the result of the efforts of an effective school board and a community committed to education. Throughout my 32-year career as a teacher, coach, parent, and administrator in the Placer Union High School District, I benefited from the support of an effective school board. Lynn MacDonald has devoted years to serving as a board member. She has intimate knowledge of the schools, their staffs, and the rigors of working with diverse constituencies, declining resources, and cumbersome bureaucracies. She has received accolades and awards for her service and continues to be an accessible and visible representative. Lynn has no hidden agenda, axe to grind, or claim to remake our excellent local schools. She is committed to continuous improvement, seeking partnerships and offering students a wide range of programs and opportunities for success. Please join me in voting for Lynn MacDonald for the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees. Bart O’Brien, Colfax Former district superintendent