[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10895-10896]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES PERINO, SUPERINTENDENT, ACALANES UNION HIGH SCHOOL 
                                DISTRICT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2000

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a very special leader in my 
district. Dr. James Perino has served as the Acalanes Union School 
District Superintendent for over a decade. As Superintendent, Dr. 
Perino has successfully worked for the betterment of the entire school 
community.
  Dr. James Perino emphasized challenging academic programs and 
electives, established benchmarks and standards, stressed professional 
development programs, increased the use of technology as a learning 
tool, campaigned for modernization and new construction funds, worked 
for win-win employee relationships, implemented the strategic planning 
process, and developed strong business and community partnerships.
  I take great pride in honoring Dr. James Perino's dedication and 
leadership. His hard work has created high standards, rigorous 
curricula and excellent teachers throughout the

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District. Under his direction, Acalanes Union School District has 
served as a model for schools in Contra Costa County and throughout the 
State of California. I believe that school districts across the country 
should follow Dr. Perino's example and take the opportunity to learn 
from his successful and innovative ways.

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