School Board President and Beverly High Alumna, Nooshin Meshkaty, has officially announced that she is running for re-election to the Beverly Hills Board of Education. Meshkaty states: “I am grateful for the public’s trust and look forward to continuing the important work of ensuring that our district remain fiscally sound and our children receive a world class, top-rated education”.

Nooshin has served this community for over 18 years. She has been PTA President, Beverly Hills City Commissioner/Chair, City Technology advisory Committee, BHEF member, Team Beverly Hills Member and Board of Education Member/President.

I am proud of my record of accomplishments over the last four years. We have successfully managed our former Measure K bond program with improved, modernized facilities throughout the district, including two beautiful state-of-the-art buildings that were completed on time and under budget. Academic rigor, curricular offerings and instructional quality have been significantly enhanced and my leadership has helped to bring our schools the largest increase in our Joint Powers Agreement with the City in history. Our teachers have received substantial raises and we enjoy the most supportive relationship with the City of Beverly Hills in recent memory.

Former School Board President Myra Lurie, who serves as one of Meshkaty’s Honorary Campaign Chairs, along with her husband David Goldman, states, “As Jet Propulsion Laboratory / NASA’s Senior Information Technology Network Manager, Nooshin understands business, finance, accountability, security, and information technology. She is a passionate advocate for children, an experienced professional and a dynamic leader who we can count on.”

Nooshin was instrumental in the passage of last November’s $334 Million Measure E School Bond and spearheaded the school’s partnership with the City of Beverly Hills to share technology services and implement district wide CCTV Security Camera technology. Additionally, she initiated the District’s Digital Classroom, co-founded the Pre-School Blue Ribbon Committee, championed curriculum reform at Beverly Hills High School to ensure that all students graduate with the University of California admission requirements, instituted strong accountability measures to guarantee fiscal solvency.

Former Mayor and current City Council Member Barry Brucker comments, “Our City/School relationship would not be so stellar had it not been for the tenacious advocacy for our School District from Nooshin Meshkaty. Sue and I are proud to be two of her Campaign Chairs for she possesses strong leadership, is fiercely independent, 100% committed to every child in the District and is an advocate for fiscal accountability and responsibility.”

Community activist and Planning Commission Vice Chair Lili Bosse concurs. “Jon and I are thrilled to also Chair Nooshin’s campaign for re-election. We have never known a more ethical, hard working, child advocate than Nooshin. She conducts herself professionally and with integrity and deserves to be re-elected.”

First elected in 2005, Meshkaty has been involved in virtually every aspect of Beverly Hills schools. Campaign Managers Annette and Marc Saleh comment, “Everywhere we go, we see Nooshin rolling up her sleeves working on behalf of our children, staff and community. It is her experience, leadership skills, business acumen, commitment to accountability and compassion for children that make it so easy to put our own child’s educational success in her hands”.

“I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of community support for my re-election from parents, grandparents, teachers, students and community leaders,” states Meshkaty. “Although the campaign has officially begun, as your School Board President, my first priority is to continue leading this district through the daunting challenges that face public education today including balancing our budget, retaining highly qualified teachers, managing the Measure E bond programs and curriculum improvement.”

Inviting the community to offer their input and join her campaign, Meshkaty adds, “I believe that my proven leadership, professional skills and experience uniquely qualify me as a member of the Board of Education. That said, I continue to learn so much every day from the comments and suggestions of our very intelligent and involved community. Please join the conversation and contact me at any time with your thoughts.”