Our Community College Board needs a voice for local students. I am Lisa Sloan, running for trustee to bring the Santa Barbara City College Board back to its mission to prioritize our district students.  The majority of the current Board has skimped on providing highly needed vocational training programs, essential remedial math and English classes, and scheduling some in the evenings for those who work during the day. 

The Board has allowed our gem of a college to fall from its once #1 ranking!  Now SBCC doesn’t even make the list of the top 77 colleges California.  It’s only ranked #1 for location, and #3 for on-line coding.

Student enrollment is down from 19,000 to 13,000, with 4000 students on-line, off-campus learners. Classrooms sit empty with the campus underutilized, and 90% of their $224 million budget is spent on faculty, staff and benefits.  

Meanwhile, Trustees have moved forward to build a physical education structure for $80-90 million.  They assume that voters will foot the bill by approving Measure  P which will cost property owners over $400M.  Santa Barbara County needs responsible leaders to stop spending beyond our means.

If elected, I will work to restore SBCC to #1 in quality education and to prioritize in-demand classes and vocational training for local students.  I will evaluate staffing levels in accordance with enrollment projections, conduct a salary study, and assess current facility usage and maintenance.  I will ensure we stay within our budget.  

That is why I’m running, and I would be honored with your vote.  Go to my website at www.SloanforSBCC.us