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Ida VanderPoorte
5,729 votes
22.93%
- Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
- Michigan State University, B.A. Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
- UCLA, Executive Program in Management
- Manhattan Beach Education Fdn.- Treasurer
- MBMS PTA Treasurer 2003-05
- Grand View PTA - President 1999-2003
- Sandpipers, Endowment Steering Committee
Priorities:
- Improve school district finances
- Make our outstanding schools even better. Work to make Mira Costa realize its full potential
- Work with the city government to enhance our joint resources
Nancy Hersman
5,110 votes
20.45%
- Occupation: Attorney and Parent
- BA, UCLA, Economics
- JD, Loyola Law School, Cum Laude (licensed since 1986)
- MBMS PTA President 2003-05
- MCHS PTSA Board 2002-05
- MBMS School Site Council
- Director, MBEF
Priorities:
- Effectively manage the School District budget
- Increase School Board accountability and effective communication among all stakeholders
- Further the vision of a truly united K-12 district. Parents need to feel confident and enthusiastic about their childrens' education
Bill Eisen
3,158 votes
12.64%
- Occupation: Retired CPA
- Graduate of Mira Costa and Cal State Los Angeles
- Experience performing certified audits of school districts and other governmental entities
Priorities:
- Curtail wasteful spending for overpaid attorneys and consultants. For further information see my web site at http://www.billeisenforschoolboard.org.
- Reinstate art, music and phys. ed. programs which have been cut, rehire the laid off teachers' aids and reinstate lower class sizes
- End closed-door school board decisions on important issues. Insure that recently hired teachers be given due process before being laid off.
Betsy Rubino
3,041 votes
12.17%
- Occupation: Educator/Parent (Teaching Specialist )
- BA, Communications, DePauw University, IN
- Master of Fine Arts, University of Missouri/ Teaching Credential, Chapman University
- Elementary Teaching Specialist-training over 125 teachers per year to integrate the Performing Arts Standards into the curriculum,
- Past School Board Member-HBCSD; experienced with all aspects of governing a school district
- Previous Founder South Bay Children's Theater and owner of The Learning Academy, an afterschool enrichment program
- Until Sept. 2005-Teacher plus G.A.T.E Coordinator, School Site Council Board Member, and PTO Rep. at a Magnet School for the Arts
Priorities:
- Put the word "Unity" back in our Unified School District-increase collaboration and buy-in between all stake holders;bridge the communication gap
- Reestablish the arts programs and teacher's aides- seek grants and partnerships with neighboring districts
- Be fiscally responsible,rebuild the reserves- begin an Alumni Endowment Fund; develop more business partnerships
Sheldon Arnold Zaslansky
2,432 votes
9.73%
- Occupation: Businessman
- President and CEO of a local marketing company
- Known as an industry leader
- Extensive experience in business and budgeting
- Board Member and Treasurer for New Designs Charter School in Los Angeles
- Served on the US Army Reserves
- Graduated from Long Island University
Priorities:
- A well rounded education includes the arts and physical education.
- Proponent of increasing technology in the class rooms and improving the infrastructure (particularly at Mira Costa).
- Fiscal responsibility is a priority. Creative fiscal solutions can be developed in order to provide a top education to all of the students.
James H. Gill
1,518 votes
6.07%
- Occupation: Government Contracting Officer
- Ex Military Officer - Captain, USAF
- Ex Criminal Investigator - Special Agent
- Chairman Manhattan Beach Library Commission
- Master's Degree, USC , International Relations
- Adjunct Professor, Cal State San Bernardino, National Security Studies Graduate Program
Priorities:
- Strengthen student interest in Engineering and Science curriculae
- Complete work initiated by School Bond
- Improve relationship between City Council and School Board
Stewart L. Fournier
1,475 votes
5.90%
- Occupation: Realtor
- B.S. Political Science U.C.L.A.
- Board of Directors Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council
- Board of Directors South Bay Free Clinic
- Citizens Committee for the Police/Fire Building Project
- Numerous Awards for Community Service from City of Manhattan Beach
- Home Town Hero Award by the Home Town Fair Committee
Priorities:
- District Budget
- Teacher & Administrator Work Overload
- Special Education
Marilynn Merritt Holcomb
1,419 votes
5.68%
- Occupation: Court Clerk/Parent
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies (Elementary Education), Magna Cum Laude, CSUDH
- Associate of Arts Degree, General Education, El Camino College
- Superior Court Clerk/Judicial Assistant (Felony Courtroom), 20 years
- Court Clerk trainer for the State of California and the County of Los Angeles on an as needed basis (several times per year)
- AFSCME member (Council 36/Local 575/Court Clerks Union)
- AFSCME/Local 575 Negotiations team member and alternate team member
Priorities:
- Promoting good communication between parents, teachers and administrators
- Seeking ways to empower classroom teachers to assist students successfully in meeting state standards
- Ensuring all students have access to a well-rounded education
Heather Elizabeth Donaleshen
1,107 votes
4.43%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
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