THE RACE FOR COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Angelique Flores

Armando R. Ruiz is a member of the Coast Community College District’s

Board of Trustees, a district he said is doing a “great job” teaching the

basics for transfer and vocational education.

“Now we must do more,” he added. “We must teach the basics for the

21st century, the basics that prepare Coast students for new jobs in high

technology and electronic communications.”

Ruiz earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of

Texas at El Paso.

His goals for the next four years are to ensure tax dollars and

partnership funding continue to enhance classroom education and support

outstanding teachers. He also hopes to work with the state, as well as

business and community leaders, on programs that respond to local

education needs.

“Coast’s success is no accident. It’s a team effort involving

dedicated teachers, committed students and decisive board leadership,” he

said.