About Mark

Mark Klang served on the Rocklin School Board from 2000 – 2004. Mark was the only board member who was known as the true parent advocate. When parents called him about problems that could not be solved at their school, he was not afraid to ask the difficult questions, advocate for parents, and make sure their problems were resolved.

During his tenure on the board, Mark led the effort to get the district to rescind its policy allowing students to leave school without parent's permission for medical appointments. Without Mark’s efforts, the Rocklin School District would continue to release students without their parent’s permission.

During the 2000 campaign, Mark also promised to improve the Rocklin High School grading system to one that does not promote procrastination. Prior to Mark’s election, the high school grading system allowed students to make up assignments during their senior year, which were actually due during their freshman year. While the current system is better, it still has a lot of room for improvement.

Mark has been involved in Rocklin sports since 1998. He has coached his older daughter’s T-ball, fast pitch softball, soccer, and AAU basketball teams. Mark is a member of the Rocklin American Legion.

Mark spent 22 years in the United States Air Force. While on active duty he was assigned to fly the B-52 Strategic Bomber and sat nuclear alert during the cold war. He transferred to the Air National Guard and flew the RF-4 Tactical Reconnaissance Fighter. His last 6 years were spent in the Air Force Reserves. During that time he was assigned to the Pentagon and served on the Air Staff.

Currently Mark works for a company in the defense and homeland security area. He also has his own aerospace consulting company.

Mark has been married for 26 years to Ilene. Ilene is a National Board Certified Teacher who teaches 4th grade in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. They have 2 daughters - Brittany a freshman at Western Oregon University and Hannah, who is 9.