Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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Melodie Lew
6,846 votes
38.1%
- Occupation: Incumbent/Counselor
- Santa Clara Unified School District Counselor
- M.A., MFT--Notre Dame de Namur University
- SM/FC Community Education Foundation
- Chaired & led recent successful parcel tax campaign
- California School Boards Association Board of Directors
- PTA Honorary Service Award
Priorities:
- Maintain focus on student achievement and well-being
- Focus on strategic plan implementation
- Maintain fiscal responsibility
Mark D. Hudak
5,692 votes
31.7%
- Occupation: Attorney/Parent
- Spokesman for 2003 school parcel tax campaign
- Baywood School Site Council
- AYSO Soccer Coach
- Board President, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce
- High School Youth Leadership Program
- Assistant City Attorney, Hillsborough
Priorities:
- Focus on standards-based education for our students
- Develop a balanced and responsible budget
- Retain our quality teachers and staff members
Mel Thompson
5,418 votes
30.2%
- Occupation: Management Consultant
- MRP Harvard University 1977
- Also studied at MIT and the Harvard Business School
- Member San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization
- Currently President, SMFC Board of Trustees
- Member SMFC Board of Trustees since 2000
Priorities:
- Preserving financial viability of school district in time of crisis
- Continuing to focus on high, challenging academic standards
- Increasing opportunities for high-achieving students
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Events
- San Mateo - Foster City School District Candidates Forum
Thursday, 30 October 2003
7 pm
San Mateo School District Board Room, 42 - 42nd Street, San Mateo
Sponsored by San Mateo - Foster City PTA
Moderated by the League of Women Voters
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