Ron Fulkerson

Personal: Age 47 … lived in Rockford for 11 years … liability claims representative for Farmer’s Insurance … former police officer and juvenile detective in San Francisco area, former fire and arson investigator … has been a volunteer in classrooms, on field trips and at sporting events for years … served four years on the school board … married, four children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration from San Francisco State University, master’s degree in justice administration from Golden Gate University.

Issues: Maintaining rural lifestyle and quality education in a growing community, preparing for state and federal reform mandates for education.

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MEMO: Freeman School Board