The City of South San Francisco
Department of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8518 (fax) (650) 829-6641
Application for Boards and Commissions
APPLYING FOR (more than one may be checked)
_Housing Authority XX Library Board Parking Place Commission XX Personnel Board _Planning Commission _Parks & Recreation Commission _SMC Flood Control Dist.
XX_ Cultural Arts Commission -Mosquito Abatement District _Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee _Conference Center Authority Hotel Representative _Conference Center Authority Business or Resident Representative Are you interested in participating in the Citizen's Academy? Yes
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Luster, Frances Frances Luster
Name (last, first, middle) Name used on voter registration Address (number, street, and apartment number) E-mail address City, State and Zip Code
Telephone number Cell phone/alternative contact number
How many years have you been a resident of South San Francisco? 35. Are you a registered voter in South San Francisco? XXYes No Have you attended any meetings of the commission/board for which you are applying? XX Yes No If yes, which one(s)? Personnel Board, Parking Place & various others Why are you seeking this appointment? I am currently serving on the personnel board and I am applying to serve an additional term in my current position on Personnel board. I believe that I can make a valuable contribution in helping the commission to meet and exercise it's goals.
What qualifies you for this appointment?
I have a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I have served on various community boards and commissions. I am a former 35+ year Veteran Probation Officer for the City & County of San Francisco, as well as a long time community activist standing up for the rights of victims of violent crimes.
Additional information/qualifications that support your application Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City forwork performed? Yes XXNo If yes, please explain:
Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, Committees or otherwise employed by the City of South San Francisco? Yes XXNo _Name Position
Relationship
For official use only Accepted Not Accepted Date
Initials FA 8/5/2022
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University
Name and location of college/university/technical ortrade school Dates attended Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
Major subjects Degrees received
San Francisco State University
Name and location of college/university/technical or trade school Dates attended Bachelor of Science in Education
Major subjects Degrees received
Name and location of college/university/technical or trade school Dates attended Major subjects Degrees received
CIVIC ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS
Soroptmist International of North San Mateo County, Charter Member of Bay View Hunters Point Lions Club; Active in St.
Elizabeth Episcopal Church and various other community based organizations.
MISCELLANEOUS
Military Service: Dates and branch
CA driver's license number
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dates employed Employer Position
Retired City & County Of San Francisco Deputy Probation Officer Duties
Dates employed Employer Position
Duties
Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any mis-statement of material fact will cause me to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission. Board or Committee with the City of South San Francisco. 08/05/2022
Signature Date*
*Application is kept on file for one year from receipt.
The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members. Thus, upon the second absence from a regular meeting within any rolling twelve-month period, a member shall receive a written communication from the Mayor requesting that the member respond to the Mayor with an explanation for said absences within one week of the member's receipt of the written communication. The Mayor shall report to the City Council the reasons provided for the member's absences. If the City Council determines that the absences occurred for legitimate reasons, the City Council may excuse both or one of the absences. Members are also encouraged to give advanced notice of their absence from meetings.
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Office of the City Clerk, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, (650) 877-8518 (fax) (650) 829-6641
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Frances Luster. MS
Frances Luster, a residence of South San Francisco for approximately especially in the Westborough area. Some of the activities she has been involved in are:
• Getting citizens to vote
• Organizing safety awareness programs
• Organizing the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Westborough park
In addition, Frances was Vice President and Board Member for the child care center, Friends to Parents, for eleven years. Her involvements with the center included promotion goodwill between parents, instructors and administrators. She also was actively involved in fundraising, visiting the classrooms to evaluate and observe teacher/children interaction. On behalf of the Westborough Braewood #2 Homeowners Association, she organized the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Westborough Park.
in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Her lifetime Francis attended San Francisco State University of California, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree credentials include the Community College Credential, Califomia Teachers' Credential, and Standard Service Credential - Pupil Personnel. She was also elected as the President of California Probation Parole Correctional Association in 2002.
Frances has 10+ years experience in counseling, supervising, and lecturing high-risk, violent, diverse inmates and youths in the different San Francisco and San Mateo city and county facilities.
• 1973 - Juvenile Probation Officer for the City and County of San Francisco • 1977 - Supervisor at the Department of Rehabilitation in San Francisco 1980 - Counselor for Family Service Agency as a Counselor for the Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting program on anger management and self esteem issues • 1984 - Probation Officer in the Adult Probation Department of the City and County of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence units. San Francisco as a Probation Officer. In this position, she worked in the Mental Health, • 2004 - Counselor for the San Mateo Juvenile Center until 2006 Frances Luster's only son was murdered in San Francisco in 1990. As a result of this tragedy, she has made a mission of working to stop the cycle of violence toward all citizens, especially children. She is victim-driven, and committed to making a difference in the community. To accomplish this, she has volunteered for several victims group, including:
• Justice for Murdered Victims
• Parents of Murdered Children
• Children as Peace Makers
• Inner City Adolescent Network, Inc.
• Crime Victims Unite
• The Healing Circle
Frances also works with the Victims' Assistant Program, which is through the District Attorney's office and the Domestic Violence Program administered by the Adult Probation Department.
She facilitates anger management and conflict resolution group courses at the county jail in San Francisco. She has lectured in various venues to inmates about the effects of violence on their victims, including:
• Sheriff's Department County of San Francisco Restorative Justice program for Adult men
• California Youth Authority (various locations)
• Juvenile Centers of San Mateo and San Francisco
She also has traveled to Ghana, West Africa and Washington, DC to promote "Stop the Clock of Violence".
Frances is very active in community and service organizations. • Current President -
Soroptimist International of North San Mateo County
• Former President -
• Park and Place Commission in South San Francisco
• Westborough Braewood #2 Homeowners' Association
• California Probation Parole Association
Chairperson -
• Health Committee for Alpha Kappa Alpha San Francisco chapter International Service Organization Bayview Hunter's Point Lions Club (Charter Member)
Personnel Board of South San Francisco
• Member -
• Bishop's committee at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church in South San Francisco • International Society of Goverment Event Planning (SGMP) Sister City of South San Francisco