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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Raeena S. Lari, Governing Board Member, Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7
- No response received.
Karla Dominguez Vega, Student Support Specialist
- “Ensuring strong oversight and accountability so every student can succeed.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- LariNo response
- VegaSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- LariNo response
- VegaSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- LariNo response
- VegaOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- LariNo response
- VegaOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- LariNo response
- VegaSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Daniel Harney, Parent/Business Owner
- No response received.
Michelle Nelson, Incumbent
- No response received.
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Jane Stevens, Retired Registered Nurse
- “Wage increase for educational staff”
Trevor Scott Van Laar, Pastor
- “Recruit, support, and retain staff teachers, paraeducators, psychologists, speech-language, etc.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- StevensSupport
- Van LaarSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- StevensOppose
- Van LaarSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- StevensOppose
- Van LaarSupport
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- StevensOppose
- Van LaarSupport
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- StevensSupport
- Van LaarSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Franchesca Lacanlale, Non Profit Director
- No response received.
Chris Norwood, Governing Board Member, Milpitas Unified School District
- No response received.
Anuradha Sankaran, Engineer/Parent
- No response received.
Kelly Yip-Chuan, Governing Board Member, Milpitas Unified School District
- No response received.
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Nancy Altman-Palm, Incumbent
- No response received.
Jason Amezcua, Father/College Educator
- “Student Achievement: Using data-informed practices to math and reading skill development.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- Altman-PalmNo response
- AmezcuaSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- Altman-PalmNo response
- AmezcuaOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- Altman-PalmNo response
- AmezcuaOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- Altman-PalmNo response
- AmezcuaOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- Altman-PalmNo response
- AmezcuaSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
John T. Horner, Governing Board Member, Morgan Hill Unified School District, Trustee Area 2
- No response received.
Gabriela “Gabby” Winter, Homemaker
- No response received.
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Art Cohen, Parent/Business Consultant
- “Put students first by improving achievement, supporting teachers and demanding accountability.”
Sarah Northrup Gadus, Parent/Student
- “Ensuring every student feels supported, included, and ready to learn.”
Cesar Gamboa, Father/Translator/Educator
- “Academic & Civic Engagement”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- CohenSupport
- GadusSupport
- GamboaSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- CohenOppose
- GadusOppose
- GamboaSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- CohenOppose
- GadusOppose
- GamboaSupport
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- CohenOppose
- GadusOppose
- GamboaSupport
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- CohenOppose
- GadusSupport
- GamboaSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Glen R. Webb, Educator/Coach/Administrator
- “Fiscal solvency by focusing on core mission of education and ending deficit spending”
Claudia Ortiz, Parent/Business Owner
- “Classroom Resources”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- WebbSupport
- OrtizSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- WebbSupport
- OrtizOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- WebbSupport
- OrtizOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- WebbOppose
- OrtizOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- WebbOppose
- OrtizSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Linda Henigin, Math Teacher/Mother
- “Educational Excellence for All Students”
Avery Wang, Research Scientist/Parent
- “Using data and honest benchmarks to ensure all students are successful, vs fake metrics for optics.”
John Craig, Parent/Operations Executive
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- HeniginSupport
- WangSupport
- CraigNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- HeniginOppose
- WangOppose
- CraigNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- HeniginSupport
- WangSupport
- CraigNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- HeniginOppose
- WangOppose
- CraigNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- HeniginOppose
- WangSupport
- CraigNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Tomara Hall, Public School Teacher
- “Bringing California Community School Initiative funding for partnerships, programs and services.”
Carson Dance, Student Services Administrator
- “Restoring trust in our school board and public schools among both parents and the wider community.”
Jose Magana, San José Unified School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- HallSupport
- DanceSupport
- MaganaNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- HallOppose
- DanceOppose
- MaganaNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- HallOppose
- DanceOppose
- MaganaNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- HallOppose
- DanceOppose
- MaganaNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- HallOppose
- DanceSupport
- MaganaNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Mary J. Grunthaner, Retired Educator/Teacher
- “Repairing the trust between community members and the school board after 5 schools were closed.”
Michael Melillo, Parent/Data Scientist
- “Every student reaching their full potential: measurable reading and math improvement for all kids.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- GrunthanerSupport
- MelilloSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- GrunthanerSupport
- MelilloOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- GrunthanerSupport
- MelilloOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- GrunthanerOppose
- MelilloOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- GrunthanerOppose
- MelilloOppose
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Jim Canova, Incumbent
- No response received.
Kamal Yassin, Engineer/Manager/Parent
- “Put students first (academic rigor, safety, equal access); Support staff; Fiscal integrity”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- CanovaNo response
- YassinSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- CanovaNo response
- YassinOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- CanovaNo response
- YassinOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- CanovaNo response
- YassinOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- CanovaNo response
- YassinOppose
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Mer Curry Nuñez, Educator/Consultant
- “Educational equity, youth mental health, and stronger college and career pathways for all students.”
Paul Pham, School District Auditor
- No response received.
Patricia Martínez-Roach, Retired Public Schoolteacher
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- NuñezSupport
- PhamNo response
- Martínez-RoachNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- NuñezOppose
- PhamNo response
- Martínez-RoachNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- NuñezOppose
- PhamNo response
- Martínez-RoachNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- NuñezOppose
- PhamNo response
- Martínez-RoachNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- NuñezOppose
- PhamNo response
- Martínez-RoachNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Mahbub Khan, Professor of Physics
- No response received.
Lorena Chavez, Governing Board Member, East Side Union High School District
- No response received.
Tony Lam, Parent/Business Owner
- No response received.
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Rosa Kim, Governing Board Member
- No response received.
Jason Lin, Executive/Educator/Father
- “To prepare every FUHSD student for college, careers, and an AI-driven future—with proven results.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- KimNo response
- LinSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- KimNo response
- LinSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- KimNo response
- LinNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- KimNo response
- LinSupport
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- KimNo response
- LinNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, Governing Board Member
- No response received.
Ilanit Eliaz, Community Volunteer
- No response received.
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Ishaan Prasad, Educational Advocate
- “Making sure our students graduate equipped for adult life beyond higher education.”
Sangeeta Balachandran Mallik, Psychologist/Researcher/Parent
- “Supporting pathways to success, wellness and social-emotional learning for all high school students.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- PrasadSupport
- MallikSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- PrasadSupport
- MallikSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- PrasadOppose
- MallikOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- PrasadNo response
- MallikOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- PrasadSupport
- MallikOppose
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Thida Cornes, Governing Board Member, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District
- “Every student seen, supported and set up to succeed.”
Sanjay Dave, Engineer/Parent
- No response received.
Catherine Vonnegut, Governing Board Member
- “AI discussions”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- CornesSupport
- DaveNo response
- VonnegutSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- CornesSupport
- DaveNo response
- VonnegutSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- CornesOppose
- DaveNo response
- VonnegutOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- CornesOppose
- DaveNo response
- VonnegutOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- CornesSupport
- DaveNo response
- VonnegutSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Delia Oseguera, Community Volunteer
- “Accountability, Honesty & Transparency”
Andrés Quintero, Governing Board Member, Alum Rock Union School District
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- OsegueraSupport
- QuinteroNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- OsegueraOppose
- QuinteroNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- OsegueraOppose
- QuinteroNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- OsegueraOppose
- QuinteroNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- OsegueraOppose
- QuinteroNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Manisha Kand, Education Consultant
- “Collaboration, Stem ACademic Emphasis and Technology and it’s limited usage in classroom”
Línda Lo Chávez, Small Business Owner
- No response received.
Jenny Ludwig, Retired School Teacher
- “Working together with all stakeholders to improve the district”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- KandOppose
- ChávezNo response
- LudwigSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- KandSupport
- ChávezNo response
- LudwigSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- KandSupport
- ChávezNo response
- LudwigOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- KandOppose
- ChávezNo response
- LudwigOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- KandSupport
- ChávezNo response
- LudwigOppose
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Jamal Khan, Nonprofit Attorney
- No response received.
Jaria Jaug, Governing Board Member, Berryessa Union School District
- “Academic Achievement, Pathways to the Future, School Safety”
Thelma B. Boac, Incumbent
- No response received.
Shanna Brewer, Appointed Incumbent
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- KhanNo response
- JaugSupport
- BoacNo response
- BrewerNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- KhanNo response
- JaugOppose
- BoacNo response
- BrewerNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- KhanNo response
- JaugOppose
- BoacNo response
- BrewerNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- KhanNo response
- JaugOppose
- BoacNo response
- BrewerNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- KhanNo response
- JaugSupport
- BoacNo response
- BrewerNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Mohit Vora, Parent/Technology Executive
- “Hold the district accountable to transparency, fair teacher treatment, improving student outcomes.”
Chris Miller, Incumbent
- “Resources for student mental health & supports to close the equity gap.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- VoraSupport
- MillerSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- VoraOppose
- MillerOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- VoraOppose
- MillerOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- VoraOppose
- MillerOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- VoraOppose
- MillerSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Sam Krow-Lucal, Appointed Incumbent
- “Making sure that every student regardless of family income can get the best education”
Vartika Chandra, Community Volunteer
- “Maximize classroom funding, advance strong academics in core skills and arts, and foster trust”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- Krow-LucalSupport
- ChandraSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- Krow-LucalOppose
- ChandraOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- Krow-LucalSupport
- ChandraOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- Krow-LucalOppose
- ChandraOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- Krow-LucalSupport
- ChandraSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Monte Wright, Nurse/Parent/Educator
- “Directing resources straight into the classroom to improve academic outcomes.”
Mary Hien Pollett, Incumbent
- “Raise achievement, expand opportunity, protect funds, and keep schools safe and accountable.”
Thong Quang La, Father
- No response received.
Corinna Diener, Retired Secretary/Parent
- No response received.
Johnny Ray Reyna, Teacher/Parent
- No response received.
Magaly Fernández, Mother/Artist
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- WrightSupport
- PollettSupport
- LaNo response
- DienerNo response
- ReynaNo response
- FernándezNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- WrightOppose
- PollettSupport
- LaNo response
- DienerNo response
- ReynaNo response
- FernándezNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- WrightOppose
- PollettSupport
- LaNo response
- DienerNo response
- ReynaNo response
- FernándezNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- WrightOppose
- PollettOppose
- LaNo response
- DienerNo response
- ReynaNo response
- FernándezNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- WrightOppose
- PollettSupport
- LaNo response
- DienerNo response
- ReynaNo response
- FernándezNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Marc Cooper, Governing Board Member
- No response received.
Steven Sanchez, Governing Board Member
- No response received.
Gilbert Borrayo, Educator/Advisory President
- “Invest in Teachers, Student Success, Grow Enrollment”
Rudy J. Rodriguez, Governing Board Member
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- CooperNo response
- SanchezNo response
- BorrayoSupport
- RodriguezNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- CooperNo response
- SanchezNo response
- BorrayoOppose
- RodriguezNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- CooperNo response
- SanchezNo response
- BorrayoOppose
- RodriguezNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- CooperNo response
- SanchezNo response
- BorrayoOppose
- RodriguezNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- CooperNo response
- SanchezNo response
- BorrayoSupport
- RodriguezOppose
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
David Poll, Parent/Engineering Director
- “Strong reading and math for every kid, and an AI plan written with teachers and families.”
Bryan Harvey Johnson, Governing Board Member, Los Altos School District
- No response received.
Vaishali “Shali” Sirkay, Governing Board Member, Los Altos School District
- No response received.
Brandon Stroy, Appointed Incumbent
- “Responsibly managing large scale campus improvement projects funded through bond measures.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- PollSupport
- JohnsonNo response
- SirkayNo response
- StroySupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- PollOppose
- JohnsonNo response
- SirkayNo response
- StroyOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- PollOppose
- JohnsonNo response
- SirkayNo response
- StroyOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- PollOppose
- JohnsonNo response
- SirkayNo response
- StroyOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- PollSupport
- JohnsonNo response
- SirkayNo response
- StroySupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Devon Conley, Incumbent
- No response received.
William Lambert, Incumbent
- No response received.
Sundar Subbarayan, Retired Tech Executive
- “1. Reduce achievement gaps in MVWSD; 2. Fiscal Discipline; 3. Engage community”
Quintin Riis, Father
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- ConleyNo response
- LambertNo response
- SubbarayanSupport
- RiisNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- ConleyNo response
- LambertNo response
- SubbarayanOppose
- RiisNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- ConleyNo response
- LambertNo response
- SubbarayanSupport
- RiisNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- ConleyNo response
- LambertNo response
- SubbarayanOppose
- RiisNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- ConleyNo response
- LambertNo response
- SubbarayanSupport
- RiisNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Victor A. Ramirez, Air Traffic Controller
- “Equity: ensuring every student has the resources and support they need to succeed.”
Diego Martinez, Governing Board Member, Oak Grove School District, Trustee Area 2
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- RamirezSupport
- MartinezNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- RamirezOppose
- MartinezNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- RamirezOppose
- MartinezNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- RamirezOppose
- MartinezNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- RamirezOppose
- MartinezNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Kaushik C. Joglekar, Appointed Governing Board Member, Oak Grove School District, Trustee Area 3
- “Increasing programs for kids.”
Sophie Freestone, Homemaker/Mother/Educator
- “Fairness in Resources and Infrastructure, Transparency About Funding, and Community Inclusion.”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- JoglekarSupport
- FreestoneSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- JoglekarOppose
- FreestoneOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- JoglekarSupport
- FreestoneSupport
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- JoglekarOppose
- FreestoneOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- JoglekarSupport
- FreestoneSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Pradeep Kumar, Cyber Security Professional
- No response received.
Paul Chun, Public School Teacher
- “Fiscal stability and investing in teachers and programs that directly improve student learning.”
Casino Fajardo, School Administrator/Parent
- “Working family support (after/before school care), Student health/wellness, Teacher attract/retain”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- KumarNo response
- ChunSupport
- FajardoSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- KumarNo response
- ChunOppose
- FajardoSupport
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- KumarNo response
- ChunOppose
- FajardoSupport
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- KumarNo response
- ChunNo response
- FajardoOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- KumarNo response
- ChunOppose
- FajardoSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Katherine Kasolas-Jacobson, Incumbent
- No response received.
Lyseria Evelyn Phillips, Union Inside Wireman
- “Protecting student interfacing staff from layoffs and curbing budgetry mismanagement by the board”
Renee Lo, Incumbent
- No response received.
Molly Eslao, Senior Placement Counselor
- No response received.
Jeff Tang, Incumbent
- “Student Wellbeing, Academy Achievement, STEAM Focus”
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- Kasolas-JacobsonNo response
- PhillipsSupport
- LoNo response
- EslaoNo response
- TangSupport
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- Kasolas-JacobsonNo response
- PhillipsOppose
- LoNo response
- EslaoNo response
- TangOppose
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- Kasolas-JacobsonNo response
- PhillipsOppose
- LoNo response
- EslaoNo response
- TangOppose
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- Kasolas-JacobsonNo response
- PhillipsOppose
- LoNo response
- EslaoNo response
- TangOppose
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- Kasolas-JacobsonNo response
- PhillipsOppose
- LoNo response
- EslaoNo response
- TangSupport
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Eric Cao, Incumbent
- No response received.
Farnoush Drexel, Community Volunteer
- “Academic excellence, student well-being, and a united community.”
Catalina Rupert, Parent/Educator
- No response received.
Anna Goldberg, Community Volunteer
- “Students first: academic excellence, belonging, and whole-child support so every child can thrive.”
Vidya R. Vineet, Incumbent
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- CaoNo response
- DrexelNo response
- RupertNo response
- GoldbergSupport
- VineetNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- CaoNo response
- DrexelNo response
- RupertNo response
- GoldbergSupport
- VineetNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- CaoNo response
- DrexelNo response
- RupertNo response
- GoldbergSupport
- VineetNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- CaoNo response
- DrexelNo response
- RupertNo response
- GoldbergOppose
- VineetNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- CaoNo response
- DrexelNo response
- RupertNo response
- GoldbergOppose
- VineetNo response
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.
Candidates wishing to be included in this guide can email [email protected].
Candidates and Priorities
Rommy Kushner, Teacher
- “My top priority is strong academics and equitable support every student needs to succeed.”
Michelle Maginot, Governing Board Member, Sunnyvale School District, Trustee Area 3
- No response received.
Positions on Key Issues
Shrinking budgets, evolving technology, and safety issues are top of mind for school boards across the state.
Cell phones in classrooms
Do you support banning cell phones in classrooms?
School districts have weighed concerns about distraction and cyberbullying with some parents’ desire to maintain communication with their children throughout the day.
- KushnerSupport
- MaginotNo response
Law enforcement officers
Do you support having law enforcement officers (often known as a school resource officers) on school campuses?
Supporters say the officers provide security and comfort to students and their families, while opponents argue they are too costly and over-police students.
- KushnerOppose
- MaginotNo response
School closures or consolidations
Would you support school closures or consolidations to account for under-enrollment or to solve a budget shortfall?
Enrollment in Bay Area schools dropped 10% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected to decline another 10% in the next decade, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- KushnerOppose
- MaginotNo response
Charter schools
Would you support new charter schools in the district?
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from many of the rules governing other schools in the district.
- KushnerSupport
- MaginotNo response
Teacher misconduct
Do you support California launching a database for hiring schools to see when teachers have been reported to the state for allegations of misconduct?
An effort in the state legislature to create a searchable database failed earlier this year. School administrators argue a database would provide timely information for hiring decisions, but teacher unions say only educators with substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct should end up in a database.
- KushnerSupport
- MaginotNo response