Sonoma County School Races

Calistoga Joint Unified School District Governing Board | Cloverdale Unified School District Governing Board | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2 — Short Term | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3 | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4 — Short Term | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5 | Geyserville Unified School District Governing Board — Full Term | Healdsburg Unified School District Governing Board | Shoreline Unified School District, Trustee Area 1 | Shoreline Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3 | Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3 | Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4 | Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5 | Windsor Unified School District Governing Board

Alexander Valley Union School District Governing Board | Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Full Term | Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Short Term | Bennett Valley Union School District Governing Board | Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Full Term | Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Short Term | Dunham School District Governing Board | Forestville Union School District Governing Board — Full Term | Fort Ross School District Governing Board | Gravenstein Union School District Governing Board — Short Term | Guerneville School District Governing Board | Harmony Union School District Governing Board | Horicon School District Governing Board — Full Term | Horicon School District Governing Board — Short Term | Kenwood School District Governing Board | Laguna Joint School District Governing Board | Liberty School District Governing Board | Mark West Union School District Governing Board | Montgomery School District Governing Board | Oak Grove Union School District Governing Board | Old Adobe Union School District Governing Board | Piner-Olivet Union School District Governing Board | Rincon Valley Union School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1 | Rincon Valley Union School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4 | Roseland School District Governing Board | Sebastopol Union School District Governing Board | Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Full Term | Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Short Term | Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Full Term | Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Short Term | Waugh School District Governing Board | West Side Union School District Governing Board | Wilmar Union School District Governing Board — Full Term | Wright School District Governing Board — Full Term | Wright School District Governing Board — Short Term

Marin County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7

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.

Denise Bohman

  • Lagunitas School District Trustee
  • Statement pending or not available.

Jill Manning ( Sartori )

  • Shoreline Unified School District Trustee
  • Statement pending or not available.

Napa County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7

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.

Jennifer D. Kresge

  • Napa County Board of Education Trustee, Area 7/mediator/clinician
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1

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.

Gina Cuclis

  • Sonoma County Board of Education Trustee, Area 1
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee Area 3 (Central 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.

Marc Orloff

  • Parent/insurance professional
  • Statement pending or not available.

Mary Watts

  • Policy advisory/parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee Area 5 (Northwest 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.

Herman G. Hernandez

  • Sonoma County Board of Education Trustee, Area 5
  • Statement pending or not available.

Napa Valley Community College District, Trustee Area 7

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.

 Rafael Rios

  • Napa Valley Community College District Trustee, Area 7
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area 3 (Rohnert Park Area)

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.

Maha Gregoretti

  • Educator
  • Statement pending or not available.

Andre L. Bailey

  • Retired educator
  • Inclusivity: “My role in the Educational Opportunity Program focused on supporting first-generation and historically low-income students through academic and financial advising.”
  • Education: “My extensive experience and deep understanding of our local educational landscape positions me to effectively support and advance our community’s educational goals.”
  • Accessibility: “I am committed to advocating for accessible, quality higher education for all students at Santa Rosa Junior College.”

Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area 4 (West Santa Rosa Area)

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.

Mariana Martinez

  • Sonoma County Junior College District Trustee, Area 4 (West Santa Rosa)
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area 6 (Cloverdale/Geyserville/Healdsburg Area)

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.

Erin Bricker

  • Chief of staff
  • Statement pending or not available.

Calistoga Joint Unified School District Governing Board

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.

Stephanie Jane Rothberg-Allan

  • Calistoga Joint Unified School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Rudy Gonzalez

  • Calistoga Joint Unified School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Matthew Reid

  • Calistoga Joint Unified School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cloverdale Unified School District Governing Board

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.

Osagiator Ogiamien

  • Occupational therapist
  • Statement pending or not available.

Ashley Lopus-White

  • Cloverdale Unified School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Chad M. Zytkewicz

  • Property manager
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2 — Short Term

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.

Shirley Johnson

  • Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 2 — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3

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.

Mark W. Nelson

  • Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 3/financial systems analyst
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4 — Short Term

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.

Eric Martin

  • Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Trustee, Area 4 — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5

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.

Michelle Wing

  • Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 5
  • Statement pending or not available.

Geyserville Unified School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Sara Marie Lopez

  • Geyserville Unified School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Healdsburg Unified School District Governing Board

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.

Danielle Kucera

  • Director of marketing
  • Community: “My interest in the well-being of my local community started at the very beginning of my career.”
  • Engagement: “As a member of the Healdsburg School Board, I would use the nonjudgmental curiosity I developed as a journalist to listen intently to students, teachers, parents, and our wider community — and I would combine that with the results-driven mindset I now use every day as a leader at a data privacy company.”
  • Problem Solving: “I thrive in gray areas, and I have the skill set to figure out the best answer in situations where the right one may not exist.”

Rose McAllister

  • Healdsburg Unified School District Governing Board
  • Collaboration: “I seek reelection to use the knowledge and relationships I’ve built to continue to serve with energy, an open mind, and a spirit of collaboration.”
  • Resources: “I believe that our community resources should build a future full of knowledge, confidence, and career options for every student.”
  • Experience: “My professional background in government relations prepared me for the diplomacy, tenacity, and patience required in any public office.”

Donna del Rey

  • Small-business owner
  • Budget: “I’m very honored to have been a part of the advances in the district over the last decade, including the facility improvements at all the campuses.”
  • Public Service: “Since choosing not to run for reelection in 2022, I’ve continued to support the district by volunteering on the HES-FMC Governance Council and assisting with ad hoc projects as needed.”
  • Education: “I’m a believer in the power of public schools to educate, create opportunities for and inspire all students.”

Skyler Osborn

  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Representation: “As a member of the Healdsburg Unified School District Board of Directors I would be committed to ensuring all students receive the highest quality of education possible, while also ensuring all voices are heard and represented.”
  • STEM: “I am an engineer by training and I have witnessed firsthand how important knowledge in the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, and math are for students when they reach industry.”
  • Inclusivity: “It is important to me that all students are given equal opportunities to succeed and thrive in an inclusive learning environment where their individual needs are met.”

Judy Velasquez

  • Retired teacher
  • Education: “Public education has been a passion and focus of mine.”
  • Recovery: “There is still much to do to recover from the pandemic and to advance our students’ success.”
  • Engagement: “I especially enjoy visiting classrooms, seeing students interactive and engaged.”

Shoreline Unified School District, Trustee Area 1

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.

Thomas Tyson

  • Shoreline Unified School District Trustee, Area 1
  • Statement pending or not available.

Buddy Faure

  • No designation.
  • Statement pending or not available.

Shoreline Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3

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 R. Flores

  • Shoreline Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 3
  • Statement pending or not available.

Josie Lanker

  • Parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3

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.

Jason Lehman

  • Software sales executive
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4

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.

David Bell

  • Real estate broker
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5

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.

Anne Ching

  • Sonoma Valley Unified School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 5
  • Statement pending or not available.

Windsor Unified School District Governing Board

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.

Bill Adams

  • Windsor Unified School District Governing Board
  • Growth: “Much work remains to be done and I am asking for your support and vote to serve another term.”
  • Improvement: “I believe we can and must continue to improve our schools for all our students and their families.”
  • Educators: “We are blessed with amazing community support that ensures our outstanding teachers, classified staff, administrators, and School Board achieve success together through listening, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.”

Malinalli Lopez

  • Windsor Unified School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

George A. Horwedel

  • Retired 
  • Budget: “Unfortunately, the WUSD since 2015 has continually added high salaried, non-classroom employees. My first priority is to analyze, then reduce non-classroom staff and to use the savings to fund classroom and student needs.”
  • School Bonds: “My fourth priority is restarting the Bond Oversight Committee to oversee all bond expenditures as WUSD promised taxpayers through the last school bond measure.”
  • Administration: “Current WUSD administrative priorities, unfortunately don’t align with student and classroom needs. We can do a whole lot better.”
  • www.horwedel4wusd.com

Santa Rosa High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1

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.

Nick Caston

  • Parent/business owner
  • Statement pending or not available.

Santa Rosa High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 3

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.

Mark Kirby

  • Pilot/Navy veteran

Santa Rosa High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 5

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.

Sarah Jenkins

  • Mental health worker
  • Statement pending or not available.

Santa Rosa High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 7

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.

Jeremy S. De La Torre

  • City of Santa Rosa High School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 7 
  • Statement pending or not available.

Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts Governing Board, Trustee Area 1

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.

Ryan Williams

  • Labor organizer/parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts Governing Board, Trustee Area 4

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.

Ellen Webster

  • Educator/parent
  • Challenges: “Our district is strong, but we are faced with daunting challenges, including ongoing learning loss, mental health, climate and safety issues, and the need for every student to have a trusted adult on campus.”
  • Experience: “I am running for reelection because my years of experience as a board member and educator will continue to be a benefit to the entire PCS community.”
  • Inclusivity: “I stand for transparency, diversity, equity and inclusion, and continuing the district mission of providing every student with the opportunity to be successful in whatever endeavor he or she pursues.”
  • www.websterforschoolboard.com

Kimberly Ruiz Seitz

  • VP investment operations

West Sonoma County Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2

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.

Linda Tighe Helton

  • Retired teacher
  • Student Success: “My priority is to equip our students for their place in society as productive lifelong learners in today’s ever-changing social climate.”
  • Inclusivity: “It’s imperative we have safe, secure campuses that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and tolerance.”
  • Education: “I will ensure that the West Sonoma County Union High School District continues to be an exceptional place to go to school as we confidently move forward into the future.”

Debbie Ramirez

  • West Sonoma County Union High School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 2/field representative
  • Regulations: “I am well-versed in school budgeting, education code, goal setting, mandates, and the Brown Act open meeting laws.” 
  • Collaboration: “By incorporating input from teachers, administrators, parents, and students, and utilizing a data-driven process, we developed a more comprehensive and equity-focused planning framework than ever before.”
  • Transparency: “I am committed to ensuring the success of all students by focusing on meaningful engagement, transparency and fiscal responsibility.”
  • www.DebbieRamirez4SchoolBoard.com

West Sonoma County Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4

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.

Rio Kuteira

  • Computer programer
  • Statement pending or not available.

Alexander Valley Union School District Governing Board

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.

Yvonne Mosher Kreck

  • Alexander Valley Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Joseph L. Stewart

  • Alexander Valley Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Adele G. Walker

  • Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Bryan Iturbe

  • Commercial sales representative
  • Statement pending or not available.

Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Irene Rosario

  • Bellevue Union School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Bennett Valley Union School District Governing Board

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.

Melinda “Mindy” McKeon

  • Bennett Valley Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Jake Kemnec

  • Bennett Valley Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Jennifer Elu

  • Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cathy Thompson

  • Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Patricia E. Murch

  • Cinnabar School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Dunham School District Governing Board

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.

Daniel A. Drummond

  • Dunham School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Lisa Poncia

  • Dunham School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Forestville Union School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Jean Bullard

  • Forestville Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Fort Ross School District Governing Board

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.

Michael Smallen

  • Fort Ross School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Gravenstein Union School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Zachary Saltzberg

  • Gravenstein Union School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Guerneville School District Governing Board

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.

Sarah Cranke Imperato

  • Guerneville School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Laura Lee D. Parent

  • Guerneville School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Harmony Union School District Governing Board

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.

Mariah Lander

  • Harmony Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Amanda Solter

  • Harmony Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Horicon School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Dmitry Paperny

  • Horicon School District Governing Board — Full Term 
  • Statement pending or not available.

Susan Gilley

  • Horicon School District Governing Board — Full Term 
  • Statement pending or not available.

Horicon School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Tina Kelly

  • Horicon School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Kenwood School District Governing Board

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.

Patricia Geib Alexander

  • Kenwood School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Javier Tenorio

  • Kenwood School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Laguna Joint School District Governing Board

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.

James Lanatti

  • Laguna Joint School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Diane L Rowley

  • Laguna Joint School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Liberty School District Governing Board

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.

Beldon Panter

  • Liberty School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Jenna M. Leal

  • Liberty School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Mark West Union School District Governing Board

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.

Victor C. McKnight

  • Mark West Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla

  • Mark West Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Montgomery School District Governing Board

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.

Ashley Parmeter

  • Montgomery School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Laurel Edwards

  • Montgomery School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Melinda Parmeter

  • Montgomery School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Oak Grove Union School District Governing Board

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.

Paloma Escalante De Burrows

  • Preschool site supervisor
  • Statement pending or not available.

Kali Dukes Wagner

  • Homemaker
  • Statement pending or not available.

Erin Lagourgue

  • Oak Grove Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Old Adobe Union School District Governing Board

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 Walsh

  • Old Adobe Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Kimberly Shaver

  • Old Adobe Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Piner-Olivet Union School District Governing Board

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 Flahive

  • Piner-Olivet Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Rincon Valley Union School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1

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.

Vicki Harris

  • Retired teacher
  • Statement pending or not available.

Rincon Valley Union School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4

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.

Mike Cook

  • Rincon Valley Union School District Governing Board Trustee, Area 4/parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Roseland School District Governing Board

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.

Thelma Y. Garcia

  • Scientist/parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Marisol Rodriguez

  • Legal processor/parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Sebastopol Union School District Governing Board

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.

Colin Foulke

  • Sebastopol Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Olivia M. Leon

  • Sebastopol Union School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Terry Beck

  • Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Michael Ost

  • Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Short Term

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 Houghton

  • Twin Hills Union School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Gayleen Vieira-Maas

  • Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

John Silvestrini

  • Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Nicolas Noyes

  • Two Rock Union School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Waugh School District Governing Board

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.

Dominic Magnani

  • Waugh School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

Jarrett Baglietto

  • Waugh School District Governing Board
  • Statement pending or not available.

West Side Union School District Governing Board

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.

Sarra Brumand

  • Parent
  • Statement pending or not available.

Emily Madden Machi

  • Parent/businesswoman
  • Statement pending or not available.

Wilmar Union School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Andrea Balf

  • Wilmar Union School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Wright School District Governing Board — Full Term

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.

Karen J. “Magee” Irwin

  • Wright School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Steven Stiles

  • Wright School District Governing Board — Full Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

Wright School District Governing Board — Short Term

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.

Analyn Mapoy

  • Wright School District Governing Board — Short Term
  • Statement pending or not available.

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