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Carol Karamitsos
16,138 votes
25.0%
16138 votes
(24.93%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Physician
- 1989 MD George Washington University
- 1985 AB Occidental College, Biology Major
- 1981 Graduated from Righetti High School
- 1999-2006 Trustee Marian Foundation Board
- 2002-present Trustee Marian Community Board
- Jan 03-Dec 04 Chief of Staff Marian Medical Center
Priorities:
- Foster cohesion between the Board, Administration, and Faculty
- Restore community confidence in our school system
- Resist and reverse the reduction of courses and programs
Dean Reece
11,633 votes
18.0%
11633 votes
(17.97%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Incumbent
- former district superintendent and principal
- present member, high school board of trustees
- 35 years experience in high school accreditation
- 40 years experience at the high school level
Priorities:
- Continue to monitor the district budget to ensure fiscal solvency
- Advocate the continued improvement of instruction and providing a challenging, rigorous curriculum infused with higher-order thinking skills
- Hire the highest qualified teaching and administrative personnel for district students
Gerald L. "Jerry" Walsh
10,568 votes
16.4%
10568 votes
(16.32%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Retired Educator
- BA, MA, PhD
- Member, Past President Santa Maria Bkfst Rotary
- Chairman, VTC Enterprises Thrift Store
- Chairman, BPOE 1538 Scholarship Committee
- Advisor, Righetti High School Interact Club
- Member, Breakfast Rotary Scholarship Committee
Priorities:
- Selection of the next superintemndent
- Planning for growth
- Helping schools cope with standards
Gabriel Amaro Morales
8,977 votes
13.9%
8977 votes
(13.87%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Educator
- CET Division Director
- SB County Workforce Investment Board
- SB County Youth Council Board
- Former SB County Drug Advisory Board
- Santa Maria Restorative Justice Committee
Priorities:
- The public passed the bond to build a new high school, so our school district has the responsibility to build the 4th high school.
- Board members are trustees of the entire community. Our pledge to the parents and students is to provide the best teachers, and education possible.
- Engaged parents are a major factor in the improvement of our local high schools.
Daniel A. Cadena, Jr.
5,573 votes
8.6%
5573 votes
(8.61%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Joel Ruvalcaba
4,666 votes
7.2%
4666 votes
(7.21%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
Jonathan S. Milder
4,493 votes
7.0%
4493 votes
(6.94%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
- Occupation: Attorney
- University of California at San Diego - Degree in Applied Mathematics
- Santa Barbara College of Law - Juris Doctorate
- Member of the High School Bond Oversight Committee
- Single parent of district high school student.
- General counsel for the Santa Maria Valley Contractor's Association
Priorities:
- The administration has admitted that there will be insufficient funds to build the fourth high school. This is unacceptable.
- The high school was promised when we voted for the bond and must be built
- The moral of the staff in the district must be improved. The best employees must be rewarded.
Kevin Kaden
2,550 votes
3.9%
2550 votes
(3.94%) in Santa Barbara County
in San Luis Obispo County
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