Dan Flores Kicks Off School Board Re-Election Campaign by Margie Miller - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Dan Flores Kicks Off School Board Re-Election Campaign

By Margie Miller, Publisher/Journalist
March 5, 2014 at 09:39am. Views: 172

Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) trustee Dan Flores kicked off his re-election campaign Thursday evening, Feb. 27 in Colton, at the Hampton Inn Suites in the Dominguez Plaza. Flores, who was elected to the school board in a special election just over a year ago, greeted friends, family, and fellow school board and community members interested in hearing his goals for the district. In a nearly 20 minute speech, Flores touched on several goals and discussed why he feels education is important. “The goal has to be changing the lives of the students we serve,” he said. “We’re looking to do things differently in this district. We are committed to not only helping our kids graduate, but to become successful in life.” The school district is helping do this in several ways, Flores said, including adopting a Cradle-to-Career program, which prepares students with knowledge and skills for either higher education or the work force. In an unprecedented agreement between CJUSD and Cal State San Bernardino, qualifying CJUSD students are given priority admission into CSUSB, and an agreement with the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) helps build a foundation for students not looking to attend college that will allow them to successfully transfer from high school directly into the workforce. Flores pointed to district statistics to further stress what he felt is the importance of a well-rounded education for students. He said, “Eighty percent of our kids…are low income. Many are at or below the poverty level… For these kids, the only way we can ensure that they’re going to be successful, and that they’re going to break that cycle of poverty…is giving them an education. We know that education will open the door and empower them beyond what their parents and probably grandparents ever envisioned. Educated folks do what? They tend to vote more, they tend to volunteer their time and their resources, and they tend to participate in their community more. We’re building citizens, not just workers.” Flores also discussed his ambition and drive for education—currently serving as the Chief of Staff for San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Flores holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and a master’s in public administration from USC—and disclosed that he knew firsthand the challenges of under financed students face. Flores’s father, Danny Flores Sr., said, “He did everything on his own. As a father, I could teach him how to be honest and hardworking. He’s made me proud. (Dan) knew as a little boy what he wanted to do, and he knew as a little boy what it would take to get into college,” he said. Flores closed, “The truth of the matter is, in life, for the most part, if you work hard and you commit yourself to something, in this country, you can make it happen. And all you need is somebody to open a door. I never asked for a handout, simply an opportunity. And that’s what my education gave me. That’s what this school district gave me, that’s what my education at Georgetown gave me: an opportunity. And I want that for every student in this district.”

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 772

Athlete of the Week Christopher Michael Lemos, Redlands High School Junior and Varsity Quarterback, proudly represents the Terriers with his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1334

Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.redlands.edu/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 2766

The University of Redlands Department of Theatre and Dance will present Día de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales November 5 through 8, 2026. Stories told by grandparents often become treasured parts of a family's history. Some are humorous, others mysterious, and many carry lessons that remain meaningful long after the storyteller is gone.

Photo Courtesy of: UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 846

A remote wildfire-monitoring camera overlooks a Southern California landscape. Redlands has partnered with UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program to improve monitoring of areas near northern Redlands and the Santa Ana River wash.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.akspl.org/events/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1733

Annual ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will bring American history to life on November 21. On a November morning in Redlands, the sounds of fifes, drums and historic artillery will offer residents an opportunity to experience a chapter of American history that continues to influence the nation more than 160 years after the Civil War.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:18pm. Views: 768

The first years of a child's life are filled with milestones that families often remember forever. A baby's first smile, the first attempt to crawl and the first spoken words are moments of celebration. They can also bring questions, uncertainty and new responsibilities for parents learning how to care for a growing child.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.csusb.edu/

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 827

CSUSB’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has earned recognition for it for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse and supportive physics department, earning the Bronze Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Physics & Astronomy SEA Change program.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 2026

Operation Green Light returns November 4–11, encouraging residents to recognize military service and help veterans connect with available resources. As darkness settles over San Bernardino during the first week of November, green lights will illuminate several county buildings, transforming familiar government facilities into visible reminders of the sacrifices made by America's military veterans.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.authentikusa.com/

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 886

As America's most famous highway celebrates its centennial in 2026, San Bernardino reflects on the road that helped shape its neighborhoods, businesses and identity. Long before interstate highways became the preferred routes for cross-country travel, motorists making their way through San Bernardino followed a road that would become one of the most recognizable highways in American history.

Photo Courtesy of: Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 695

Muscoy Elementary students join SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, Board of Education President Mayra Ceballos, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Sandra Rodriguez and Dr. Tasha Doizan, Director MaryRone Goodwin and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for the official ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the school’s new outdoor learning center.

Photo Courtesy of: https://riversiderecord.org/; A photo of Moreno Valley City Hall. (Alicia Ramirez/The Riverside Record) Credit: (Photo by Alicia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 970

A city is often judged by what residents experience every day: the condition of its streets, the reliability of public services, the availability of recreational programs and the ease of obtaining information from local government. Behind those everyday experiences are departments and employees whose work rarely attracts national attention.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 875

Athlete of the Week Zachary Scott Perez, Senior at John W. North High School, is recognized as Athlete of the Week for his dedication and accomplishments as a student athlete.

--> -->