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Bond Committee

Appointed by Superintendent - Dr. Lorenzo Garcia
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Amen Ayoub	Contact: aamen@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Gerald Cheek - Vice Chair Gerald participated as a Volunteer in Public Schools from 1990 to 2008 as well as for the Law Enforcement- Respect for law-Gang Task Force-Teens in charge-Gang and Drug Awareness Program and 3 years as campus Magoffin middle school, Parent liaison for special ED. (EPISD). He is a member for the following organizations: Cielo Vista and Northgate Optimist clubs, The America Legion post 36 and (E.P.I.S.D.) Member of (D.E.I.C.) for 9 years appointed by past Superintendents. Gerald is a Life member of the Marine Corps Association, Disabled Veterans of America post 187, Optimist International, National PTA, Texas PTA Member youth Initiative Program Member of Drug Free schools and BRC Member for 9 years appointed by past Superintendents. He has been a Bond Committee member during1992-2000-2003-2007. Currently servicing as Vice Chair for 2007 Bond Accountability Advisory Committee. Gerald believes that every student can learn and achieve their goals with the help of the whole community. (EVERY CHILD. ONE VOICE). Gerald has served with the U.S. Marine Corp. EPISD Council of PTA President 1999- 2005, and District 19th President Texas PTA. He also received Volunteers in Public School Awards 1992-1995, The Stodd Cunningham 1996-2000 Ninth Annual Award, 2000-2001 Partners in Education Texas Award for Outstanding Adult Volunteers. In addition he received the Gerald Cheek Award (Community Commitment Award) October, 2000 and the Gerald Cheek Northeast El Pasoan of the Year May, 2007.	Contact: gcheek@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Deborah Trexler Deborah receive a BS Psychology, University of Maryland M.Ed., University of Maryland Graduate, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. She serves as an adult mentor for Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Participated in Global Youth Service Day. In addition she served as a stake holder for the EPISD Board of Trustees appointment. Deborah is dedicated to helping develop an environment for all Students which is both challenging and fulfilling and to working together with all of the Stakeholders within our community to ensure we provide our students with the advantages they Need to guarantee their academic success. Deborah is Serving our country as a soldier for 23 years and currently Serving our community and our students.	Contact: dtrexler@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Cecilia Phillips	No Picture Available Contact: cphillips@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: LTC John Kirby Lieutenant Colonel Kirby received his commission from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, on 23 May 1984 and was branched into the Air Defense Artillery. After graduating from the Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course and SHORAD Weapons Track Course, he was assigned to the 1ST Air Defense Artillery Training Brigade and served as a Training Officer and Battalion Adjutant. Following graduation from the Air Defense Artillery Advanced Course, Lieutenant Colonel Kirby PCSd to the Federal Republic of Germany. He served as the Battalion S-4 and then commanded Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion of the 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment in direct support of the 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), “Rock of the Marne”. After command, and as part of project WARRIOR, Lieutenant Colonel Kirby was assigned to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, as an Observer/Controller with the Mechanized Infantry Task Force Trainers (Scorpions). His follow on assignment was to Fort Bliss as an Officer Basic Course Small Group Instructor. He then assumed duties as the Director of Military Training at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Next, Lieutenant Colonel Kirby served as a Joint Instructor with the Army Joint Support Team at Hurlburt Field, Florida. A branch qualifying position returned Lieutenant Colonel Kirby to Fort Bliss where he served as the Executive Officer and Operations Officer for the 2nd Battalion (SHORAD), 6th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. He then served as the Air Defense Artillery School Senior Title XI. Lieutenant Colonel Kirby subsequently assumed duties as Assistant Commandant, and then Commandant, at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Following his tour at the Academy, he became the Director of the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security for Fort Bliss, Texas. He commanded the United States Army Combined Arms Support Battalion from July, 2005 until June of 2007. Following Battalion Command Lieutenant Colonel Kirby deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in support of Operation Iraqui Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. Upon completion of this combat tour, He returned to Fort Bliss and his current assignment as the Executive Officer, US Army Garrison. Lieutenant Colonel Kirby is a graduate of the Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Course, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Joint Aerospace Operations Course. Additionally, he earned a Masters Degree in Education from Fairleigh Dickson University. His Military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (5th Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (6th Oak Leaf Cluster), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Army Superior Unit Award. He also earned the Parachutist Badge and the Scorpion Team Belt Buckle (BB #291). He is married to the former Diane Grimm and they have three daughters: Johnna a senior at UTEP in the College of Education majoring in elementary education, Erin a freshman at UNT in the Air Force ROTC program majoring in Hospitality Management, and Taylor a junior at Chapin High School.	No Picture Available Contact: jkkirby@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Tom Silverthorn Tom received a BBA from Western Washington University, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He has been a State Farm Insurance Agent In El Paso since 1996, a Project Bravo Volunteer, Christmas in April Volunteer, Junior Achievement Volunteer, Project Graduation Volunteer, Franklin High School Baseball Booster Club President and an EPISD Partner in Education. Tom believes to Give our kids the tools they need to succeed and don’t hold them back. They can achieve their dreams. As a community we need to give them our best and we must expect the best in return. I am a firm believer in sports as a teaching tool. EPISD needs to provide the resources and facilities to compete in sports and bring our athletic programs up to speed with the rest of the state. This will allow us to attract and retain the best coaches and give the kids pride in their school and community. He has had many accomplishments both professionally and personally, but his greatest accomplishment are the two fine boys that his wife and he have raised and feel fortunate that they were educated in EPISD.	Contact: tsilverthorn@episd.org
Bond Accountability Advisory Committee Member: Rick Suarez Rick received a BBA from University of Texas at El Paso in 1979, JD Texas Tech School of Law in 1982 and MBA Texas Tech College of Business 1982. He is on the Board for the following Organizations: City of El Paso Health Facilities Development Corporation, S.T.A.R.S. (Rape Crisis), Central Business Association, and the Downtown Development Association. In addition he is a volunteer for the following programs: R.E.A.D. at Aoy Elementary School, H.O.S.T.S. for Roosevelt Elementary School, and Art Committee, Thomason Board of Managers and Hospital, C.A.S.A. Rick also participates in Zoning Board of Adjustment as Chairman, Junior Achievement - Project Business, the Texas Tech Public and the 2007 Bond Accountability Advisory Committee.	Contact: rsuarez@episd.org

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The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX and Section 504 may be referred to the district compliance officer, Vincent Sheffield, at 881-2619; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 881-2527.

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