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Cindy Ruby
4,754 votes
34.97%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- B.A. Psychology, Stanford University
- Retired Elementary Teacher
- Served 3 terms on SUSD Board of Trustees
- Active community volunteer.
- Appointed to FIRST 5 Commission of Santa Clara County
Priorities:
- Hire the best teachers to meet the educational needs of all Saratoga students
- Continue to manage our finances effectively in challenging times.
- Work to improve communication with district stakeholders.
Shinku Sharma
3,245 votes
23.87%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- President, Saratoga Education Fndn. 2002-2004
- President, Redwood Parents Teachers Assn. 2001-2002
- Member, SUSD Budget Committee
- Member, SUSD Visual and Perfmg. Arts Committee
- Implementer, Elementary School Math Olympiad Program (Saratoga Elem.)
- Coordinator, Middle School Junior Achievement (JA) Program (Redwood)
Priorities:
- Promote academic, social, emotional, and ethical education for our students
- Enhance the District's ability to retain and attract exceptional staff members
- Practice sound fiscal management of limited resources
Kenneth P. "Ken" Schulz
2,924 votes
21.51%
- Occupation: University Financial Manager
- Director of Research Administration Policy and Compliance at Stanford University
- Over 20 years of experience in academic policy and finance
- Served on a National Association of College and University Business Officer policy work group and have been part of its faculty
- BSC and MBA degrees from Santa Clara University
- Current member of the Saratoga Union School District Budget Committee
- Current Chairman of the Measure L Saratoga School Bond Oversight Committee
Priorities:
- Enhance academic excellence
- Reduce class sizes
- Provide responsible budgeting and expenditure of District funds and a planned replenishment of the Special Reserve.
John Waite
2,637 votes
19.40%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Corporate education manager
- 10 years exerience in Business Process Improvement
Priorities:
- Maintain academic excellence
- Provide programs for "whole child" development
- Manage limited budget
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- Oct. 13, Candidate Forum, Saraoga High School Library, sponsored by LWV, PTSA & PTAs, AAUW, SVCN Newspapers.
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