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Tracy Lynn Jensen
11,552 votes
39.8%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- I am currently President of the School Board
- My son is a fourth generation Alamedan
- My education includes graduate degress in Public Health (MPH) and Business (MBA)
- I have more than 15 years of experience in local, state and federal government
- My work experience includes positions with the Maryland Legislature, Vice President Al Gore, and the Federal Medicare program.
- As School Board President I led the adoption of a Wellness Policy to improve student nutrition and expand physical activity options.
Priorities:
- Alameda school facilities must be safe, they must be clean and they must have appropriate technology and resources
- With the support of dedicated teachers and involved parents Alameda public schools outperform private schools! Public schools are a good deal!
- The Alameda Unified School District must be accountable and transparent when making decisions that impact the community.
Mike McMahon
11,020 votes
38.0%
- Occupation: Alameda Unified School District Board Member
- Actively involved parent for the past 16 years
- Volunteer Umpire, Babe Ruth Baseball
- Trustee, Oakland/Alameda ROP JPA
- Alameda Board Rep, East Bay BTSA Consortium
Priorities:
- Addressing declining enrollment issues
- Creating a culture of equity and excellence for our schools
- Enhancing our relationship with the City of Alameda government
Daniel T. Herrera, Jr.
6,339 votes
21.8%
- Occupation: High School Administrator
- Student, Educational Doctorate Degree, U.C. Berkeley
- Master of Science, Educational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Priorities:
- Competitiveness with private schools
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Official Information
- Alameda Unified School District
- Website for ALameda Unified School District
Nonpartisan Information
- How to Choose a School Board Candidate: What Every Voter Should Know
- Article on selecting school board candidates from the library at http://www.greatschools.net
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