Letter: Admiring Mary Boger’s credits

Mary Boger, president of the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education, is a woman of impressive vision and compassion, and remarkable educational leadership and experience. She is an articulate and passionate advocate for students and public education and an untiring and devoted community activist and volunteer.

For over 30 years, her numerous volunteer activities on behalf of students earned her awards and recognitions. Among two of her successful and highly influential leadership activities were her chairing and successful passage of two bond elections; a $186-million bond to renovate and rebuild the Glendale schools, and a $96-million bond for Glendale Community College.

Her vast experience on educational issues came as a result of her involvement and active participation as a member of the California School Board Assn. Delegate Assembly, Region 23; the California Assn. of Large Suburban School Districts; the Five Star Education Coalition; the Los Angeles County School Trustees Assn.; and as board liaison to former state Sen. Jack Scott and to Rep. Adam Schiff.

She is a school trustee who has incredible passion and unwavering commitment to students. To meet and listen to her eloquent and articulate views on educational and social issues is both inspiring and impressive.

Her integrity, commitment, leadership, knowledge of issues, and passion for public education are very evident. Her track record is well documented, highly regarded, respected, deserved and recognized.

Mrs. Boger’s decision to step down from her position is a great loss to students and our community. My deepest respect and appreciation and best wishes for good health and happiness to a special and dear friend and colleague.

Chakib “Chuck” Sambar
La Cañada Flintridge

Editor’s Note: The writer is former president of the Glendale Unified Board of Education and the Los Angeles County School Trustees Assn.