COBB, Calif. — Cobb resident Larry Allen has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Middletown Unified School District Board of Trustees in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.
Currently serving on the MUSD School Board as president, Allen hopes to be reelected for an additional two-year term.
Allen is a longtime Cobb resident, a retired MUSD teacher of 35 years, and an involved community member.
He coached football and wrestling at the high school for several years. Additionally, he served on the California Teachers Association’s Board of Directors — which served nine counties in Northern California, including Lake County — for 11 years.
“My experiences in the classrooms, in the athletic arenas, and as a teacher advocate give me a unique perspective of the workings and priorities of schools,” Allen said. “It’s a given that the highest priority is to best serve our students, but let’s remember those in the trenches day in and day out. If we forget our educators, or put them on the ‘back burner’ we might lose them to other districts. To recruit and retain the best and brightest we have to place them above ‘stuff’.”
Allen raised his family on Cobb, and his children attended Middletown schools from kindergarten through their graduation from Middletown High School.
“I believe my kids got a wonderful, well-rounded education here, and I believe that we are on track to deliver the best education Lake County has to offer,” Allen said.
Listening to all parents is paramount to being able to make the wisest decisions as a board member, Allen said.
“MUSD has had its share of turmoil, and now we’ve found our groove,” Allen said. “Our current board is experienced, thoughtful and wise. I am honored to serve on the current board, and I support the reelection bids of my fellow incumbents, Chris Ochs and Allison Berlogar. Additionally, I think that candidate Annette Lee — currently serving as the dean of Woodland Community College — will be an excellent addition to the board. I look forward to continuing our ongoing work of supporting our schools and striving to be as inclusive, as enriching, and as academically excellent as possible.”
For more information, please visit www.musdelection.com.