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C. 13
IN THE MATTER.OF HONORING RESOLUTIONNO. 2008/43
ROBERT KESSLER AS
SAN RAMON EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Robert ("Rob") Kessler is the Superintendent for the San Ramon Valley Unified
School District; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kessler received his Bachelors Degree in Political Science and African Studies
from the University of California; Berkeley. Rob attended Graduate School of Political
Science at Harvard University, and holds a Masters in Secondary Education and
Educational Administration from San Francisco State University; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kessler bases his educational decisions on the fundamental question, "Is it
good for kids?" which has led to the success of the San Ramon Valley Unified School
District as one of the top school districts in California; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kessler was the Superintendent for Reed Union School District in Marin
County for 12 years and has over 30 years of experience in public education as a teacher,
principal, and district administrator; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kessler serves as an adjunct professor at California State University, East
Bay, teaching a course in School Finance; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kessler is married to his wife Sally, who is a counselor at a high school in the
Albany School District, and they have 2 children, David and Julia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS hereby recognizes Robert Kessler as Educator of the Year,
as named by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, for his tireless efforts to educate
children throughout the San Ramon Valley.
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
J OH OIA GAYL B. UILKEMA
ist ict u ervisor District II Supervisor
R iV. PIEPHO SUSANA.BONILLA
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
;. action taken and entered on the nu'nutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: JANUARY 15.2008
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V JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
B ����t��LZ'�.-' —1Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor Piepho, District III 2 4