Santa Clara County School Races
Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.
Top candidate wins seat.
Jessica Speiser51%
47,393 votes
Grace H. Mah(incumbent)48.9%
45,467 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Don Rocha(incumbent)58.1%
53,000 votes
Jyl Lutes41.8%
38,214 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Jorge Pacheco Jr.41.2%
41,429 votes
Tomara Hall33.1%
33,335 votes
Shane Lewis21.2%
21,380 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Peter Landsberger79.3%
26,042 votes
Eric Rosenthal20.6%
6,796 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Terry Godfrey85.9%
75,768 votes
Forest Olaf Peterson14%
12,397 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Lorena Tariba64.5%
5,519 votes
Alex Larson35.4%
3,037 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Tony Alexander(incumbent)63.6%
27,569 votes
Mahbub R. Khan36.3%
15,749 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Paul Fong56.6%
10,498 votes
Robert T. “Bob” Owens(incumbent)43.3%
8,038 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Diane Lamkin62.4%
16,306 votes
Mary-Lynne Bernald(incumbent)37.5%
9,809 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Adrienne Grey(incumbent)58.7%
14,320 votes
Rebecca Wong41.2%
10,046 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Robert Jung(incumbent)48.1%
16,117 votes
Minh Ngo(incumbent)35.2%
11,819 votes
Douglas Sueoka16.6%
5,571 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Jennifer Marquez52.6%
2,041 votes
Tyler Smith47.3%
1,836 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Rebecca Munson58.4%
2,246 votes
Mary Patterson(incumbent)41.5%
1,598 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Veronica A. Andrade65.5%
1,978 votes
Tom Pocus34.4%
1,039 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top three candidates win seat.
Rowena Chiu23.2%
18,988 votes
Alison Kamhi21.4%
17,487 votes
Josh Salcman20.1%
16,408 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Teresa Castellanos(incumbent)60.4%
7,617 votes
Chris Webb39.5%
4,989 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Nicole Gribstad44.5%
9,676 votes
Lenka Wright39.4%
8,570 votes
Rami Gideoni16%
3,489 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Kathy Watanabe79.8%
4,920 votes
Freddie Clegg20.1%
1,244 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Pattie Cortese(incumbent)34.3%
81,720 votes
Bryan Do30.8%
73,228 votes
Patricia Martinez-Roach22.1%
52,578 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Pat Carpio-Aguilar75.5%
8,976 votes
Frances C. Renteria24.4%
2,898 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Danny Choi53.1%
8,301 votes
Aegean Lee46.8%
7,306 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Alex Levich35.4%
22,265 votes
Vadim Katz33.4%
20,988 votes
Li Zhang31%
19,502 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Corina Herrera-Loera(incumbent)29%
11,922 votes
Minh Nguyen28.8%
11,863 votes
Brenda Zendejas21.2%
8,714 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Khoa Nguyen(incumbent)49.2%
18,144 votes
Jai Srinivasan(incumbent)27.8%
10,256 votes
Jamal Khan22.9%
8,444 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Janet Gillis(incumbent)41.6%
6,743 votes
Beth Erickson(incumbent)36.7%
5,958 votes
Sergio Martinez21.6%
3,508 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Don Thorvund56.2%
2,969 votes
Michael L. Snyder(incumbent)43.7%
2,308 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Sylvia Leong(incumbent)35.8%
29,421 votes
Long Jiao21%
17,300 votes
Lakshmi Sharma19.3%
15,874 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Patti Andrade(incumbent)40.3%
21,514 votes
Jeremy Barousse(incumbent)32%
17,086 votes
Linda Mora27.6%
14,753 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Hong Ha Hoang25.5%
9,458 votes
George Sanchez23%
8,530 votes
HG “Hanh Giao” Nguyen20.1%
7,466 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Tim Fishback36.2%
171 votes
Nova Beck27.9%
132 votes
Rhoxanne Morris(incumbent)22.4%
106 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top three candidates win seat.
Ana Kristina Reed17.4%
9,284 votes
Lisa Henry16.4%
8,747 votes
Charles Difazio15.5%
8,240 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top candidate wins seat.
Otila Salazar Torres62.5%
4,496 votes
Beija Gonzalez(incumbent)37.4%
2,689 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Virginia Varela-Campos39.6%
2,090 votes
Karl Raymond Jacobson(incumbent)31.9%
1,686 votes
Diana Nazari(incumbent)28.4%
1,500 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Top two candidates win seat.
Melissa Stanis(incumbent)35.4%
5,329 votes
Ramya Vasu28.3%
4,266 votes
Jingyuan Huang22.5%
3,386 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1
Top candidate wins seat.
Jessica Speiser51%
47,393 votes
Grace H. Mah(incumbent)48.9%
45,467 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Jessica Speiser
- School trustee/mother
- Accessibility: “The demographics that a child is born into should not determine their destiny.”
- Education: “Public schools transformed my life. I grew up very low income with an often absent and struggling single mother. My public school was where I found safety and support … I have seen the transformative power of education.”
- Priorities: “As your next trustee, I will work to shape public education that serves all students, support teachers with the resources to that end, and make sure that public education in the county is transparent and accessible.”
Grace H. Mah
- Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee, Area 1
- Accomplishments: “For the last 17 years on the Santa Clara County Board of Education, I have fought to expand access to quality preschool, ensure accountability for taxpayer funds, and address inequities in our schools.”
- Educational Inequity: “I support schools that use innovative teaching models to address educational inequity. Dedicated teachers are crucial in not only educating but nurturing our children.”
- Mental Health: “During this mental health crisis for our youth, we need countywide leadership and experience to continue providing safe and secure schools so all students can thrive.”
- www.GraceMah2024.org
Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 3
Top candidate wins seat.
Don Rocha(incumbent)58.1%
53,000 votes
Jyl Lutes41.8%
38,214 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Don Rocha
- Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee, Area 3
- Experience: “Don Rocha has been a community leader and dedicated public servant for over 30 years.”
- Accomplishments: “He has a successful record of work on issues such as quality education, community and school safety, and making certain that services and funding are allocated in an equitable and fiscally sound manner.”
- Priorities: “He is committed to accountability, transparency, and equity as the core principles for any decision in his current role as trustee on the Santa Clara County Board of Education.”
Jyl Lutes
- Retired teacher
- Statement pending or not available.
Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 4
Top candidate wins seat.
Jorge Pacheco Jr.41.2%
41,429 votes
Tomara Hall33.1%
33,335 votes
Shane Lewis21.2%
21,380 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Tomara Hall
- Special education teacher
- Priorities: “I’m running for the Santa Clara County Board of Education to ensure student success, promote educational equity, and build trust in the community!”
- Student Success: “I will ensure student success through relevant curriculum training and the development of equitable practices district-wide.”
- Experience: “I lead with nearly a decade of experience as a special education teacher and educational equity leader in San José.”
Shane Lewis
- Electrical engineer
- Priorities: “I’m committed to fostering collaboration and transparency in our Santa Clara County school districts.”
- Parents: “I’ll vote against policies that threaten the delicate balance between teachers and parents.”
- Transparency: “I’ll help voters understand how county policy affects our schools and families.”
- www.shanelewisfortrustee4.com
Jorge Pacheco Jr.
- Teacher/board member/CEO
- Experience: “I dedicated my life to student success, even becoming a national award-winning teacher through National Geographic. Since then, Oak Grove School District voters have elected me twice to serve as their trustee in the same community where my sisters and I were educated.”
- Priorities: “I lead with academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, and parent engagement at the forefront of my decision-making.”
- Student Safety: “Students’ futures are jeopardized when they struggle with math and reading in unsafe schools. I’m ready to address these challenges with educators, parents, and our community.”
- www.jorgepachecojr.com
Tammy T. Slaughter
- Caregiver/student
- Statement pending or not available.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3
Top candidate wins seat.
Peter Landsberger79.3%
26,042 votes
Eric Rosenthal20.6%
6,796 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Peter Landsberger
- Foothill-De Anza Community College District Governing Board Trustee
- Experience: “I have proven leadership skills; years of experience working with educators, employers, and community leaders; and a career committed to improving higher education.”
- Priorities: “Foothill and De Anza must remain fiscally sound and academically strong so they can equip students to succeed in life and prosper in a challenging economy.”
- Career Readiness: “Offering transfer programs that prepare students for success at universities; high-quality career/technical programs; and services proven to support students who are the first in their families to go to college and to close ethnic/racial achievement gaps.”
- www.plandsberger.com
Eric Rosenthal
- Retired college administrator
- Data Security: “Currently students and staff data are in an unsecured database which is being shared with out-of-state and foreign organizations, some based in Moscow [Russia].”
- Wage Theft: “Wage theft is rampant for employees and student employees. They must work off the clock under threat of termination.”
- Priorities: “As a member of the Foothill-De Anza College District for 50+ years and staff member for 20 years, I have identified several problems that need to be addressed. I will work with the chancellor to fix these problems and bring the district back into compliance with state and federal law.”
Foothill-De Anza Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5
Top candidate wins seat.
Terry Godfrey85.9%
75,768 votes
Forest Olaf Peterson14%
12,397 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Forest Olaf Peterson
- Educator/engineer/laborer
- Priorities: “As your trustee, I will focus on apprenticeship education, community access to campus amenities like pools and libraries, and transitions to post-secondary special education programs.”
- Experience: “My academic, agency, and industry experiences make me uniquely prepared to be your trustee.”
- Education: “I understand the value community colleges provide, since following the guaranteed transfer program from community college to the UC system was a springboard for my education and career.”
- www.VoteForest.org
Terry Godfrey
- Chief financial officer
- Education: “Every student deserves a world-class education and trustees who are dedicated, every day, to breaking down barriers to making that possible.”
- Priorities: “In my first term, I plan to address issues related to student housing; transportation; mental health, academic and other student support services; the long-delayed building program; and looming budget issues.”
- Experience: “As chief financial and administrative officer for the Learning Policy Institute, I devote my professional life to an organization that aligns with my personal passion for education.”
- www.terrygodfrey.org
Gavilan Joint Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4
Top candidate wins seat.
Lorena Tariba64.5%
5,519 votes
Alex Larson35.4%
3,037 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Lorena Tariba
- Retired teacher
- Career Readiness: “Community colleges can transform lives by extending and diversifying career pathways and accelerating the completion of degrees and credentials that include technical and vocational education relevant to the global needs of industry and business.”
- Budget: “I will ensure that funding allocations are fair and provide students with the resources, services, qualified instructors, and support staff they need to succeed.”
- Priorities: “I will also work tirelessly to forge stronger and more strategic partnerships with the K–12 school system, reaching and serving more disadvantaged youth, and addressing the unique needs of veterans and adult learners in our community programs.”
Alex Larson
- Businessman
- Statement pending or not available.
San José-Evergreen Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3
Top candidate wins seat.
Tony Alexander(incumbent)63.6%
27,569 votes
Mahbub R. Khan36.3%
15,749 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Tony Alexander
- San José-Evergreen Community College District Governing Board Trustee, Area 3
- Priorities: “I will continue to work tirelessly to advance our district’s success as we prepare students to transfer to a university, or to enter the workforce.”
- Career Readiness: “We will enhance our efforts to provide viable school-to-career options and student employability skills that lead to successful careers in Silicon Valley and beyond.”
- Experience: “My years of service on local community, education, and nonprofit boards and my experience as a trustee and current president of the San José-Evergreen Community College District board gives me the necessary skills and perspective to represent and advocate for our district’s students, staff and the residents of Trustee Area 3.”
Mahbub R. Khan
- Professor of physics
- Statement pending or not available.
West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2
Top candidate wins seat.
Paul Fong56.6%
10,498 votes
Robert T. “Bob” Owens(incumbent)43.3%
8,038 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Paul Fong
- Educator/small businessman
- Experience: “I’m a community college educator with 48 years of professional experience teaching in the community colleges and San José State University … I’m an experienced former trustee and state legislator.”
- Accomplishments: “I’ve introduced and passed state laws to assist the community colleges with maintaining their excellence.”
- Programs: “Although a trailblazer, I understood the importance of excellence in program and services to our community and students.”
Robert T. “Bob” Owens
- West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board Trustee, Area 2
- Accomplishments: “Students have the benefits of scholarships, no tuition costs, child care, health services and free parking.”
- Priorities: “I will work to continue providing quality instruction, dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, apprenticeships and additional benefits and services to our students and residents.”
- Experience: “I earned law and engineering degrees from Santa Clara University, served on active duty in the U.S. Army, worked as an attorney for Santa Clara County and in private practice.”
West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5 — Short Term
Top candidate wins seat.
Diane Lamkin62.4%
16,306 votes
Mary-Lynne Bernald(incumbent)37.5%
9,809 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Diane Lamkin
- Retired college professor
- Experience: “I am a retired community college educator with 42 years of professional experience and a passionate advocate for California community colleges.”
- Bureaucracy: “As a board member, I want to reduce bureaucracy to improve the success of our students.”
- Budget: “If elected, I will use existing taxpayer money in a manner that benefits students without asking voters to approve more bonds.”
- www.dianelamkin.com
Mary-Lynne Bernald
- West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board Trustee, Area 5 — Short Term
- Experience: “I have lived here for 46 years and served multiple terms on the Saratoga City Council, Planning Commission, and Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Airport Roundtable.”
- Partnerships: “I endeavor to strengthen educational and civic partnerships in the same way that I did as mayor of Saratoga — by listening and learning from the community — and advocating for those ideas as a member of the board of trustees.”
- Priorities: “I promise to bring the highest standards of ethical leadership, financial transparency, and empathy in service to our students, and would be honored to serve again as trustee.”
West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 6
Top candidate wins seat.
Adrienne Grey(incumbent)58.7%
14,320 votes
Rebecca Wong41.2%
10,046 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Adrienne Grey
- West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board Trustee, Area 6
- Career Readiness: “Through community focused outreach, we welcome students at every life and career stage, providing personalized and effective educational results employers value and our communities deserve.”
- Experience: “After nine years on California Community College Trustees (CCCT), a statewide elected board, including past CCCT president and board chair for Community College League of California, I lead a team that teaches trustees how to champion equal employment opportunity and student equity-mindedness.”
- Priorities: “Removing barriers to student access, persistence and success; integrating best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion; advocating for state, federal and private funds to make college success attainable for every student and every family.”
- www.AdrienneGrey.org
Rebecca Wong
- Educator
- Experience: “Currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, I spent most of my career as an instructor at West Valley College.”
- Higher Education: “I have been an advocate for student access to higher education, particularly for those in STEM fields, at the local, state and national levels.”
- Budget: “As a board member, I would work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent to support the success of the greatest numbers of students.”
- www.rebeccawong2024.com
Milpitas Unified School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Robert Jung(incumbent)48.1%
16,117 votes
Minh Ngo(incumbent)35.2%
11,819 votes
Douglas Sueoka16.6%
5,571 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Robert Jung
- Milpitas Unified School District Governing Board Member
- Education: “Growing up in an immigrant family, I have seen firsthand how education can be an equalizer and a foundation for success.”
- Early Education: “There is still work to finish to ensure our kindergartens are ready when they start and stay caught up to ensure their future success.”
- AI: “We also need a balanced approach to using artificial intelligence (AI) for our learners while providing our students with the life skills necessary to succeed.”
- www.jung4musb.com
Douglas Sueoka
- Auditor
- Tax Oversight: “I am currently the … vice chair for the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee.”
- Experience: “My background is primarily in business management, but it covers a lot of ground, including writing budgets, hazardous materials handling, facility management, amongst others, that would help me bring a fresh perspective to the board.”
- Priorities: “I would have a focus on special education, performing arts, and those with any sort of challenge, whether it be economic, social, physical or mental.”
Minh Ngo
- Milpitas Unified School District Governing Board Member
- Inclusivity: “In my five years on the board, I coordinated with our governance team … providing a pathway for cultural competency to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among all cultures and neurodiverse students.”
- Career Readiness: “Establishing public and private partnerships to encourage pathways for future careers in our new innovation campus.”
- Experience: “I am your active voice on local school issues and learning innovation … Professionally going on 18 years in finance as a director of standards, establishing and monitoring policies and procedures.”
Morgan Hill Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5
Top candidate wins seat.
Jennifer Marquez52.6%
2,041 votes
Tyler Smith47.3%
1,836 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Tyler Smith
- Entrepreneur/father
- Parent Involvement: “I’m also a father of a daughter that went through the public education system, so I know how crucial it is for parents to understand how their child is doing and what is going on in the classroom.”
- Resources: “I also know how crucial it is for our teachers to have the tools and support that they need to provide the best education to their students.”
- Experience: “As a tech businessman and entrepreneur, I have a strong track record of getting things done, keeping businesses fiscally responsible, and leading people.”
- www.tylermhsb.com
Jennifer Marquez
- Executive assistant
- Education: “I believe that a successful district, along with its schools and teachers, shapes the future of our youth from elementary through high school.”
- Priorities: “As your trustee, I will work tirelessly to ensure that all students have the opportunities to excel and succeed in their education.”
- Experience: “I gained a deep understanding of our educational system through their experiences and my own as a mother and grandmother.”
Morgan Hill Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 6
Top candidate wins seat.
Rebecca Munson58.4%
2,246 votes
Mary Patterson(incumbent)41.5%
1,598 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Rebecca Munson
- Teacher/mother
- Test Scores: “With ELA and math scores consistently declining year after year, even while our spending per child is increasing, our students need an advocate on the Morgan Hill Unified School Board who’s ready to deliver results for all stakeholders.”
- Experience: “My background in education and finance equips me with a unique perspective to advocate for our students’ needs and manage resources effectively.”
- Priorities: “I’ve actively participated in steering committees and have consistently prioritized student advocacy, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
Mary Patterson
- Morgan Hill Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 6
- Experience: “Since 2016, I have represented you ethically and faithfully and with a relentless determination to promote academic success for every child. As a parent and a child health professional, I bring a unique combination of passion and expertise to the challenges we face in our schools.”
- Collaboration: “I commit to continuing to work with students, parents, teachers, fellow board members and other experts.”
- Priorities: “Improved achievement for every student, school campuses that are healthy and safe for all, stronger educational partnership with parents, and increased funding.”
- www.votemarypatterson.com
Morgan Hill Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 7
Top candidate wins seat.
Veronica A. Andrade65.5%
1,978 votes
Tom Pocus34.4%
1,039 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Tom Pocus
- Retired engineer/father
- Experience: “My professional journey, from teaching and counseling to technical roles in industry, demonstrates a commitment to education’s multifaceted needs.”
- Budget: “I advocate for financial accountability. Our budget must prioritize resources directly benefiting our students and educators.”
- Academic Performance: “Collaborating with teachers and specialists, I will champion tailored curricula and resources aimed at enhancing proficiency in core subjects like reading, writing, arithmetic and science.”
Veronica A. Andrade
- Community college instructor
- Experience: “I have worked in public education for nearly 20 years as an English teacher in Gilroy, San José, and Morgan Hill public schools … Currently, I teach at Gavilan College as a communication studies instructor.”
- Collaboration: “I can effectively reach out and collaborate with community members and organizations to create and foster community partnerships, which are necessary, especially in times of fiscal uncertainty.”
- Priorities: “I am committed to championing policies and initiatives prioritizing equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence for all students.”
- www.andrade4mhusd.com
Palo Alto Unified School District Governing Board
Top three candidates win seat.
Rowena Chiu23.2%
18,988 votes
Alison Kamhi21.4%
17,487 votes
Josh Salcman20.1%
16,408 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Josh Salcman
- Retired executive/parent
- Priorities: “I am motivated by a deep commitment to educational excellence, community involvement and transparency.”
- Accessibility: “Every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to high-quality education, top-tier educators, and the individualized support and resources they need to thrive.”
- Experience: “I taught reading and math to adults, tutored peers in Calculus and Chemistry, and led two educational startups as founding CEO, with a focus on supporting students in K-12 and higher-ed.”
- www.JoshSalcman.com
Nicole Chiu-Wang
- Education nonprofit executive
- Early Education: “Equip teachers to meet children of diverse learning styles and needs, including transitional kindergarten. Ensure quality, affordable child care and universal preschool.”
- Mental Health: “Facilitate community conversations and education to address the culture of stress, and take needed measures to ensure that our integrated mental health services are effective and utilized.”
- Accountability: “Hold myself accountable for open communication & community involvement as essential parts of collaboration, transparency, and trust. This is how we realize the full potential of PAUSD to support all of our students, teachers, families, and staff.”
Mazhar Hussain
- Parent
- Statement pending or not available.
Chris Colohan
- Substitute teacher
- Experience: “I bring multiple years of management experience to the board, overseeing both high performing teams in industry and volunteer teams in the PTA.”
- Teachers: “Great teachers are the most important thing a school district can provide for kids.”
- Transparency: “I strongly believe that everyone in the community should be able to understand what is happening and why. Even if you disagree with a decision, it should be clear why that decision was made.”
- www.chris4schoolboard.com
Alison Kamhi
- Attorney/parent
- Academic Achievement: “Our schools must serve every student, preparing them for a rapidly changing world and offering opportunities for all children to excel. I am committed to thinking creatively about how to achieve this.”
- Student Safety: “We must invest in mental health and special needs services, strong protocols to address hate speech and bullying, screen use guidelines in school, bike safety, and gun violence prevention. Every child deserves to feel safe and supported.”
- Collaboration: “I know that building strong relationships with parents, teachers, students and community members is essential.”
- www.AlisonForPAUSD.com
Rowena Chiu
- Economist/lawyer/parent
- Collaboration: “Parents, students, and teachers often feel their choices are stymied and their voices are unheard. I plan to advocate for collaboration and community.”
- Transparency: “I will advocate for transparency in budget and decision-making.”
- Experience: “As a lawyer, I use advocacy and analytics to represent my client’s interests, whenever complex, difficult and multifaceted decisions need to be made in a high-pressure and high-stakes situation.”
- www.voterowena.com
San José Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1
Top candidate wins seat.
Teresa Castellanos(incumbent)60.4%
7,617 votes
Chris Webb39.5%
4,989 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Teresa Castellanos
- San José Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 1
- Collaboration: “Listening to the concerns of students and parents is an important component of continuing to improve education at SJUSD.”
- Priorities: “Planning for SJUSD facilities in the context of climate change, staff retention, civic literacy, educational equity, post-pandemic issues, and the expansion of high-quality education.”
- Experience: “In my 36 years of being a local leader, I have been a strong champion for developing consensus and collective goals and bridging across multicultural, multilingual, and multigenerational communities.”
Chris Webb
- Teacher/parent
- Statement pending or not available.
San José Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5
Top candidate wins seat.
Nicole Gribstad44.5%
9,676 votes
Lenka Wright39.4%
8,570 votes
Rami Gideoni16%
3,489 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Nicole Gribstad
- Teacher/entrepreneur/mother
- Parental Rights: “I will advocate for the rights of parents to review all curriculum, school programs, textbooks and library books.”
- Priorities: “I’ll protect the wellness and safety of students and educators, increase leadership retention, and fight for parents’ rights, transparency and accountability.”
- Curricula: “I will ensure that parents can opt-out their child from any curriculum that violates their family’s values.”
Rami Gideoni
- Father/engineer
- Statement pending or not available.
Lenka Wright
- Communications executive/mother
- Education: “As a parent, community member and lifelong learner, I believe every child deserves a quality public education regardless of zip code.”
- Transparency: “As trustee, I will commit to rebuilding trust in SJUSD by increasing transparency through improved and frequent communications with the community, no matter if you have kids attending school in the district or not.”
- Student Safety: “I will commit to improving safety in the schools for our students, teachers and staff.”
- www.electlenka.com
Santa Clara Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2
Top candidate wins seat.
Kathy Watanabe79.8%
4,920 votes
Freddie Clegg20.1%
1,244 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Kathy Watanabe
- Santa Clara City Council Member/mother
- Statement pending or not available.
Freddie Clegg
- Sports official
- Statement pending or not available.
East Side Union High School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Pattie Cortese(incumbent)34.3%
81,720 votes
Bryan Do30.8%
73,228 votes
Patricia Martinez-Roach22.1%
52,578 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Pattie Cortese
- East Side Union High School District Governing Board Member
- Priorities: “I wish to continue serving you and our students, reinvesting what I’ve learned about improving academic outcomes for students these past nine-and-a-half years.”
- Accomplishments: “Balancing our budget without laying off teachers. Consecutive years of clean financial audits. Creating an academic early-warning system to keep students on track.”
- Career Readiness: “I’ll also continue bringing tools to ESUHSD to ensure that every student graduates with big dreams and a foundation for fulfilling them.”
- www.pattiecortese.com
Patricia Martinez-Roach
- Retired public school teacher
- Statement pending or not available.
Bryan Do
- East Side Union High School District Governing Board Member
- Accomplishments: “During his tenure as a governing board member, Bryan worked to protect our children’s well-being while expanding opportunities that give all our students a chance to become full participants in the global economy.”
- Priorities: “He values a common sense approach of accountability and respect for education and educators.”
- Problem Solving: “He encourages his board colleagues and the district to define the key objectives, and then measure the results quantitatively and qualitatively so that the district can continue to improve services to our students and the public.”
Rudy J. Rodriguez
- East Side Union High School District Governing Board Member
- Statement pending or not available
Fremont Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2
Top candidate wins seat.
Pat Carpio-Aguilar75.5%
8,976 votes
Frances C. Renteria24.4%
2,898 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Pat Carpio-Aguilar
- Teacher
- Experience: “I have taught English and Spanish for over 40 years, and I currently teach in the Sunnyvale School District.”
- Accessibility: “Together, we can remove barriers so everyone can enjoy a fulfilling school experience, regardless of household income or home language.”
- Education: “I believe in the transformational power of learning, and my motto is ‘Elevating Us Through Education.’”
- www.pat2fuhsd.com
Frances C. Renteria
- Businesswoman
- Educational Excellence: “I will advocate for educational excellence for the children in our community, especially for those in Trustee Area 2.”
- Priorities: “I champion parental transparency, increasing academic excellence and parent/teacher partnership.”
- Career Readiness: “Every student must be equipped and prepared for a future that is difficult to predict. I will thrive to give every student the foundation they need to pursue the profession of their choice in the real world.”
- www.RenteriaforFremontHigh.com
Fremont Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5
Top candidate wins seat.
Danny Choi53.1%
8,301 votes
Aegean Lee46.8%
7,306 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Danny Choi
- High school teacher
- Experience: “As a classroom teacher for 12 years, I’ve seen firsthand how the implementation of education policy plays out.”
- Priorities: “I want to ensure that our schools continue to provide students with comprehensive access to the course offerings that allow them to explore their passions.”
- Transparency: “I seek to promote transparent communication, genuine consensus, and responsible oversight.”
Aegean Lee
- Educator/designer/entrepreneur
- Experience: “I have a strong track record of advocating for our community and championing positive policies that benefit our students.”
- Priorities: “I intend to enhance and expand district-wide programs that foster academic growth, interdisciplinary skills and emotional intelligence, ensuring our students are well-prepared for real-world success.”
- Budget: “I will ensure fiscal responsibility by prioritizing resources that directly benefit both students and educators, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can thrive.”
- www.aegean4fuhsd.org
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Alex Levich35.4%
22,265 votes
Vadim Katz33.4%
20,988 votes
Li Zhang31%
19,502 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Alex Levich
- Small-business owner
- Priorities: “I will prioritize academic excellence, mental health support and effective resource allocation.”
- Experience: “My experience as a small-business owner, specializing in workforce housing renovations, has honed my skills in managing budgets, building cohesive teams and making strategic decisions.”
- Education: “I am deeply committed to ensuring the highest quality educational environment for our students.”
Li Zhang
- Senior finance manager
- Experience: “My extensive community involvement includes serving as the social media chair for the UCSD Silicon Valley Regional Club, a committee member for the Los Altos School District Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, a council member for the MVLA Family Partnership Council.”
- Priorities: “I am committed to achieving MVLA School Board priorities, including establishing wellness centers for mental health support, implementing ethnic studies for inclusivity, reducing class size, integrating life skills education, expanding academic opportunities for all.”
- Transparency: “I will also enhance communication with parents and the community, and ensure board transparency.”
Vadim Katz
- Engineer/parent
- Education: “I am passionate about improving the quality of education since schools are the gateway to a fulfilling future for our kids and to building strong communities.”
- Priorities: “As an MVLA trustee, I will focus on raising expectations for learning across all subjects, creating a safe space for teens to practice critical thinking, collaborate, and debate respectfully and civilly.”
- Inclusivity: “I will advocate for the inclusion of individual values and multiple perspectives … I will prioritize fair access to quality education.”
- www.VadimForMVLA.com
Alum Rock Union School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Corina Herrera-Loera(incumbent)29%
11,922 votes
Minh Nguyen28.8%
11,863 votes
Brenda Zendejas21.2%
8,714 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Corina Herrera-Loera
- Alum Rock Union School District Governing Board Member
- Transparency: “Regular audits and creating space for community feedback.”
- Educational Excellence: “Enhance education quality through updated curricula and professional development for teachers.”
- Accomplishments: “Since my appointment to the ARUSD board in 2019, I have launched initiatives such as the Early Learning Center, ethnic studies and affordable housing for staff, as well as implemented a committee to begin discussion in repurposing the site once known as the MACSA Youth Center.”
Matt Karnes
- Economics teacher/coach
- Experience: “As an economics teacher living in east San José’s Mayfair district, I have witnessed firsthand the critical needs of our district.”
- Priorities: “We must ensure a high-quality education with strong fiscal oversight … promote a no-excuses, shared-responsibility approach to achieving math and reading proficiency for every child in our district.”
- Education: “Education should be rigorous and demanding to ensure success in future life.”
Minh Nguyen
- High school teacher
- Education: “I have a great appreciation for the importance of strong schools after experiencing the benefits of higher education.”
- Career Readiness: “I want to make sure that when students graduate from our district, they have received the support that will enable them to continually succeed.”
- Priorities: “With your support, we can make sure that the children of Alum Rock Union School District receive an excellent education. This will pave the way for strong students, more opportunities, and a thriving community.”
- www.MinhForAlumRock.com
Brenda Zendejas
- Parent
- Statement pending or not available.
Berryessa Union School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Khoa Nguyen(incumbent)49.2%
18,144 votes
Jai Srinivasan(incumbent)27.8%
10,256 votes
Jamal Khan22.9%
8,444 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Khoa Nguyen
- Berryessa Union School District Governing Board Member
- Statement pending or not available.
Jamal Khan
- Public interest attorney
- Statement pending or not available.
Jai Srinivasan
- Berryessa Union School District Governing Board Member
- Statement pending or not available.
Cambrian School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Janet Gillis(incumbent)41.6%
6,743 votes
Beth Erickson(incumbent)36.7%
5,958 votes
Sergio Martinez21.6%
3,508 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Janet Gillis
- Cambrian School District Governing Board Member/educator
- Experience: “I graduated from Cambrian schools, Camden High, WVC and SJSU. I served as an educator in the Peace Corps, I retired from Sartorette School.”
- Accomplishments: “As your board member, I’ve worked on upgrading HVAC, classroom lighting, constructing 20 new classrooms, increased SEL services to students, a new art program, ensured staff offers excellent student support, among other duties.”
- Budget: “I will continue to monitor that Measure R and all school monies are spent to maximize student benefit.”
Sergio Martinez
- Parent
- Experience: “My journey from Santa Clara University to a 15-year career in tech as an HR professional has equipped me with the skills to advocate effectively for others.”
- Mental Health: “As someone living with ADHD, I am passionate about supporting mental health initiatives for all students.”
- Priorities: “I am running to ensure our district provides not only high-quality education but also a supportive environment that prioritizes the mental and emotional well-being of every student.”
Beth Erickson
- Cambrian School District Governing Board Member
- Experience: “Through my active volunteering in the classroom, on the Home & School Club Boards, and participation in district-wide oversight committees, I have been able to see the challenges the Cambrian School District faces as a small school district in Silicon Valley.”
- Resources: “Teachers and staff need the right tools to meet the needs of their students.”
- Budget: “Due to state funding, we are facing fiscal challenges in future years. As a Governing Board member, I would ensure that the Cambrian School District remains focused on spending their limited funds on the best interests of all students, which includes attracting and retaining high-quality teachers.”
Campbell Union School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2
Top candidate wins seat.
Don Thorvund56.2%
2,969 votes
Michael L. Snyder(incumbent)43.7%
2,308 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Don Thorvund
- Parent/businessperson
- Experience: “With over 30 years in global talent acquisition, I have honed my skills in budget management, strategic planning and team leadership.”
- Transparency: “I believe a transparent, inclusive and collaborative school board is essential for student success.”
- Priorities: “I am committed to implementing data-driven strategies to improve academic performance and ensuring every student has access to quality education.”
Michael L. Snyder
- Campbell Union School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 2
- Experience: “My experiences as an educator and parent make me an effective CUSD school board member.”
- Accomplishments: “I supported making after-school and summer programs more accessible, upgrading classrooms, expanding teacher development, and installing solar panels, saving taxpayers $15 million.”
- Budget: “I passed fiscally responsible budgets, resulting in a AAA bond rating.”
- www.snyder4cusd.com
Cupertino Union School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Sylvia Leong(incumbent)35.8%
29,421 votes
Long Jiao21%
17,300 votes
Lakshmi Sharma19.3%
15,874 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Sylvia Leong
- Cupertino Union School District Governing Board Member
- Accomplishments: “Under my leadership, our district has received 18 California Distinguished School Awards, hired additional mental health counselors, increased the number of middle school electives, and empowered students and teachers to be successful.”
- Holistic Education: “We need to prioritize a holistic education that meets the diverse needs of our students, and prepares them for a world that is changing faster than we can ever imagine.”
- Experience: “I’ve served as PTO president, chaired multiple school committees and volunteered in our classrooms. I bring a parent’s perspective into this role.”
- www.sylvia4cusd.com
Rimi Khan
- Certified life coach
- Statement pending or not available.
Nisar Ali
- Retired engineer manager
- Statement pending or not available.
Doug Kunz
- Parent/engineer
- Experience: “The last eight years I’ve volunteered to better the world for our children: as a PTA leader at local schools, as a scoutmaster directly mentoring youth, and protecting the environment on my city’s Sustainability Commission.”
- Teachers: “We need to work with teachers and staff. Incorporating their ideas, grounded in classroom experience, will help retain these dedicated professionals.”
- Environment: “I will lean on my knowledge to help our schools operate more sustainably, encouraging walking/biking to school, and protecting our climate by phasing out schools’ greenhouse gas emissions.”
- www.kunzforcusd.com
Long Jiao
- Software engineer/parent
- Fiscal Accountability: “The 2024 budget reveals a staggering $33 million deficit due to nonessential spending. We must demand fiscal accountability.”
- Balance: “As a parent of a recent high school graduate who spent eight years in CUSD, I empathize with the high expectations for academic excellence, while balancing it with extracurricular activities for a well-rounded child.”
- Priorities: “I pledge to prioritize community engagement and educational excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility and advocating for greater transparency within CUSD.”
- https://longforcusd.com
Lakshmi Sharma
- Mother/executive/instructor
- Experience: “28 years of experience in technology and community service, including leadership roles in initiatives such as TFIN, ‘Project Cornerstone,’ ‘Destination Imagination,’ and ‘Lynbrook Excellence in Education.'”
- Vision: “I aim to provide a holistic approach to education, emphasizing mental and emotional well-being alongside continued academic excellence.”
- Growth: “I will apply my skills as a business leader to drive sustainable growth for the district, with the ultimate goal of keeping our schools open, growing, and thriving.”
- lakshmi4cusd.com
Evergreen School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Patti Andrade(incumbent)40.3%
21,514 votes
Jeremy Barousse(incumbent)32%
17,086 votes
Linda Mora27.6%
14,753 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Patti Andrade
- Evergreen School District Governing Board Member
- Education: “My top priority is ensuring every child in the Evergreen School District receives a high-quality education.”
- Accomplishments: “During my time on the board, the district has made great strides in improving educational outcomes and supporting our students while also being fiscally responsible.”
- Priorities: “I am committed to addressing the diverse needs of our students and uplifting our families so that together we can ensure our students’ educational success now and in the future.”
- www.VotePattiAndrade.com
Linda Mora
- Parent/teacher/administrator
- Statement pending or not available.
Jeremy Barousse
- Evergreen School District Governing Board Member
- Accomplishments: “Since I was elected two years ago, the district has made great progress in serving our students, such as introducing new innovative educational programs, opening wellness centers to support student and teacher mental health, and improving school safety.”
- Priorities: “I want to prioritize issues such as improving special education, increasing programs that support student social and emotional needs, and focusing on the attraction and retention of quality teachers.”
- Student Opportunity: “Let’s continue to work together so we can open the doors of opportunity for every child in our district.”
- www.jeremy4evergreen.com
Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Hong Ha Hoang25.5%
9,458 votes
George Sanchez23%
8,530 votes
HG “Hanh Giao” Nguyen20.1%
7,466 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
George Sanchez
- Retired teacher/principal
- Priorities: “As your school board member, I have been a strong proponent of high academic standards, parent involvement, fiscal responsibility and effective staff development for our teachers.”
- Safety: “Ensuring the safety of our students and staff should be our top priority. We must make certain that our students are educated in a safe environment.”
- Collaboration: “I am committed to working with fellow board members, our superintendent, teachers, and school administrators to ensure that we provide the best possible education for our students.”
Josue David Gonzalez
- Technician/father
- Test Scores: “When we look at the past decade of academic performance, we see a decline in student achievement despite a significant investment of money … Test scores keep going down every year, not up.”
- Government Policies: “Our kids need protection from government policies which threaten the values taught in our homes.”
- Priorities: “With me on the board I will demand parental rights, transparency, and academic proficiency.”
- www.gonzalezforfmsd.com
Hong Ha Hoang
- Teacher
- Experience: “I’m a teacher, entrepreneur, and proud first-generation college graduate. My role as a teacher at Andrew Hill High School has allowed me to serve students who come from the Franklin-McKinley School District.”
- Accessibility: “Every student deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams.”
- Priorities: “I believe it is our moral imperative to show students the power of education, hold them to the highest standards, and give them the tools they need to be college and career ready, and to excel in life.”
Joshua Andrew N. Harrington
- Father
- Test Scores: “Data reveals a troubling decline in academic proficiency in our district.”
- Accessibility: “I understand firsthand the value of education and the opportunities that should be more abundantly available here.”
- Priorities: “As a member of the school board, I will advocate for the improvement of academic outcomes, enhance transparency between the school and the parents, and fostering greater parental engagement.”
- www.harringtonforfmsd.com
HG “Hanh Giao” Nguyen
- Public affairs director
- Statement pending or not available.
Milan Balinton
- Nonprofit executive
- Statement pending or not available.
- www.votemilanbalinton.com
Lakeside Joint School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Tim Fishback36.2%
171 votes
Nova Beck27.9%
132 votes
Rhoxanne Morris(incumbent)22.4%
106 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Rhoxanne Morris
- Lakeside Joint School District Governing Board Member
- Statement pending or not available.
Nova Beck
- Mother/finance manager
- Statement pending or not available.
Tim Fishback
- Parent
- Statement pending or not available.
John L. Miller
- Consultant
- Statement pending or not available.
Mountain View Whisman School District Governing Board
Top three candidates win seat.
Ana Kristina Reed17.4%
9,284 votes
Lisa Henry16.4%
8,747 votes
Charles Difazio15.5%
8,240 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Raymond R. White
- Retired biology professor
- Fiscal Stability: “Fiscal stability of the district is my first priority. There are issues of tax fund distribution and locations of future schools.”
- Educational Productivity: “My second priority is educational productivity, measured by math and reading test scores. Gaps among groups have persisted over many decades.”
- Sports: “I have fairness, safety, and decency concerns about males participating in sports and facilities reserved for females.”
Lisa Henry
- Community volunteer
- Experience: “I have been an actively involved parent in my neighborhood MVWSD schools for more than 10 years, serving as a classroom volunteer and as a parent leader in the community as a PTA board member and as a member of district-level focus groups and task forces.”
- Education: “I am running for the MVWSD Board of Trustees to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education that meets their individual needs, giving every student the opportunity to succeed.”
- Priorities: “As a trustee, I will prioritize board oversight and transparency, centering student needs in all spending decisions and engaging with students, parents and other stakeholders.”
- www.electlisahenry.com
Nancy Mize
- Businesswoman/parent/scientist
- Experience: “My experience spans 29 years living in Mountain View working as a parent, as a scientist in biotechnology, and coaching middle school and high school students for college admissions.”
- Priorities: “My campaign has no political agenda. It is rooted in my experience as a parent, a coach for students, and as a Ph.D. scientist professional.”
- Educational Excellence: “I am committed to educational excellence, including critical thinking skills and motivated learning.”
Ana Kristina Reed
- Middle school teacher
- Experience: “As a teacher of 20+ years, I’ve guided learners on their journey to becoming global citizens.”
- Accessibility: “I know the challenges of being an English learner, and I want to support students who often fall through the cracks, making sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.”
- Priorities: “I can foster a positive relationship between our district and the city, provide fiscal accountability, increase transparency via timely communication, and support innovative educational practices that lift up all students.”
- www.reed4schools.com
Erin Davis-Hung
- Teacher/parent
- Experience: “As a substitute teacher with eight years of experience in the Mountain View Whisman School District, I’ve gained invaluable insights into our students’ changing needs and the continued challenges facing our educators.”
- Priorities: “I believe strong communication, collaboration, and community engagement are essential for creating an optimal learning environment for our children.”
- Collaboration: “I’m committed to fostering partnerships between the district, teachers, parents, and the broader community to ensure our students thrive.”
Christine Case-Lo
- Community volunteer
- Experience: “Through work with PTAs, Project Cornerstone, Abilities Awareness Week, and Girl Scouts, I’ve visited every school and I know this district inside and out.”
- Inclusivity: “I have learned that open communication, committed cooperation, and encouraging community involvement are key to an inclusive and thriving learning community.”
- Priorities: “I want to help our students become resilient, confident, life-long learners, with the critical thinking skills and media-savvy to succeed in a changing world.”
Charles Difazio
- Parent/software engineer
- Experience: “I have served on the Landels School Site Council and volunteered at Vargas Elementary for math and science nights, walkathons, and Safe Routes to School walk audits to name a few.”
- Collaboration: “A key to navigating this successfully is through open communication and by rebuilding the trust between the district and our partners: parents, the city and the entire community.”
- Data-Driven: “I will apply data-driven decision-making to help our teachers ensure all students can achieve their full potential.”
Shawn Dormishian
- Parent
- Statement pending or not available.
Oak Grove School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1
Top candidate wins seat.
Otila Salazar Torres62.5%
4,496 votes
Beija Gonzalez(incumbent)37.4%
2,689 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Beija Gonzalez
- Oak Grove School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 1
- Statement pending or not available.
Otila Salazar Torres
- Teacher/educator/mother
- Statement pending or not available.
Orchard School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Virginia Varela-Campos39.6%
2,090 votes
Karl Raymond Jacobson(incumbent)31.9%
1,686 votes
Diana Nazari(incumbent)28.4%
1,500 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Diana Nazari
- Orchard School District Governing Board Member
- Statement pending or not available.
Karl Raymond Jacobson
- Orchard School District Governing Board Member
- Budget: “We decide how to allocate the budget. I always push for improving the school. I always push to save our taxpayer money.”
- Curricula: “Advanced science and engineering at our school, band, and art, are all things I pushed hard for and have gotten.”
- Experience: “My background is biology, computer science, law degree, and MBA school. I was a senior engineer at Intel.”
Virginia Varela-Campos
- Parent/child advocate
- Statement pending or not available.
Saratoga Union School District Governing Board
Top two candidates win seat.
Melissa Stanis(incumbent)35.4%
5,329 votes
Ramya Vasu28.3%
4,266 votes
Jingyuan Huang22.5%
3,386 votes
Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
What does a school board member do?
A school board member votes on the school district’s budget, oversees the district superintendent and decides on curriculum, within the bounds of state law. The board also manages school facilities and votes on contracts, such as those with employee unions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Melissa Stanis
- Saratoga Union School District Governing Board Member
- Priorities: “Excellence in academics, support for the whole child, and commitment to diverse and enriching programs.”
- Covid Recovery: “During my tenure, I have navigated our schools through the challenges of COVID-19 and the transition back to the classroom.”
- Curricula: “I have passionately championed programs in music, art, and STEM, fostering creativity and critical thinking. With your vote, I will continue to advocate for these essential educational opportunities.”
- www.Melissa4SUSD.com
Ramya Vasu
- Teacher/parent
- Statement pending or not available.
Yacoub Elziq
- Computer engineering professor
- Statement pending or not available.
Jingyuan Huang
- Attorney at law
- Statement pending or not available.
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