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Betsy Jenkins
5917 votes
26.0%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Laguna Beach Unified School District
- B.A and M.A., Literature, UCI
- Retired teacher, Fullerton Unified School District
- Laguna/Capo ROP Board Member
- PTA Council President and Board Liaison
- Awarded O.C. Woman Who Makes a Difference
- Soroptimist Woman of Distinction
Priorities:
- Continued academic excellence and focus on whole child
- Maintain strong fiscal oversight
- Attract the best teachers and administrators
Ketta Brown
5242 votes
23.0%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- PTA President at Top of the World, Thurston Middle School & Laguna Beach High School (twice)
- PTA Board/LB PTA Council Board Positions 2000 - Present
- LBHS Cross Country & Track Booster Treasurer 2005- Present
- Friendship Shelter Board 1998 - 2003
- Laguna Presbyterian Church Board of Elders/Deacons 1993 - Prsent
- Married 22 years to Dr. Jeb Brown Children: Michael, 17 Kacky, 14 Annie, 9
Priorities:
- Choosing a Superintendent with proven K - 12 experience, a strong focus on curriculum and collaborative leadership style
- Help achieve transparency by posting budgets and audits online for ease of access
- Be a hands on Board member with a clear agenda who will restore healthy discourse to the process
Theresa O'Hare
4732 votes
20.8%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Past President/Board Member, SchoolPower Endowment
- President, Laguna Beach Schools Performing Arts
- Co-Chair, Laguna Beach School Facility Bond Committee
- Member, School Bond Oversight Committee
- Site Council at Top of the World, Thurston and LBHS
- Catechist, Altar Service Coordinator, St. Catherine of Siena Church
Priorities:
- Managing the budget and maintaining prudent reserves.
- Recruiting and retaining gifted teachers and administrators.
- Reducing class size at all levels.
Jeff Elghanayan
3563 votes
15.7%
- Occupation: Architect Designer Developer
- School Volunteer, AYSO Coach & Referee
- Retired Early to devote my time to children's causes
- Trustee Children's Hospital of Orange County CHOC
- Trustee Children's Hospital Mission CHM
- Member LBUSD Facilities Repair & Replacement Program
- Trustee SchoolPower Endowment Board
Priorities:
- Select new superintendent with experience, vision, visibility & transparency to extent permitted by law.
- Manage reserves at a level to assure long lasting growth through building confidence in secure reliable governance.
- Integrate parent support for reducing substance abuse on & off campus and build a positive marketing campaign to offset the negative impact of MTV
Kelly Cornwell
3294 votes
14.5%
- Occupation: Businessman - Financial Manager
- Married with 2 children
- 26 years Regional Finance Manager - UPS
- Advisory Board Member CSP Youth Shelter
- House Captain Rebuilding Together
- Special Olympic Volunteer
- Eagle Scout
Priorities:
- Hire a new Superintendent who will fit in with our passionate small community
- Utilize our Financial Strength to create higher standards and more Reading options
- Utilize our strong finances to add Industrial Arts to our ROP program including Surf Board shaping, computer repairs, wood, metal and auto shop.
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