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Andrew "Andy" Ratermann
8,675 votes
37.41%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Parent of two SCUSD students, successful, retired businessman, and 10 year volunteer in Santa Clara Schools
- Past Site Council Chair, Westwood Elementary; Past PTA President, Westwood Elementary
- Board member and co-founder - Next Vista for Learning
- Pioneer District Chair, Boy Scouts of America
- President, Santa Clara Sister Cities Association
- Past Commissioner for the City of Santa Clara
Priorities:
- Implementation of the newly adopted strategic plan I fought for
- The strategic plan addresses needs in: academic achievement, attracting and retaining excellent teachers, financial stability,
- teaching the whole student and increasing parent involvement in our student's education.
Todd Fitch
7,775 votes
33.53%
- Occupation: Tech Executive/Educator
- B.S. Computer Science, San Jose State University
- MBA, University of California, Berkeley
- MBA, Columbia University
- Planning Commissioner, City of Santa Clara
- Member, SJSU Compter Engineering Department Advisory Council
- Son Stephen is a SCUSD high school senior; wife Mia is an engineering manager
Priorities:
- Recruit, retain and develop the best teachers and staff and ensure they have the support they need to be successful.
- Work with cities and local companies to establish more stable funding sources. Engage at the state & federal levels to streamline the current system.
- Restore programs such as arts and music education and school counselors that are there to nurture the whole student.
Spencer Hinkle
6,736 votes
29.05%
- Occupation: Retired Educator
- Teacher 35 years (math, science, history).
- High School Librarian.
- Technical Director of high school theatrical productions.
- Married to Carol, a retired SCUSD middle school math teacher. Proud father of a grown son, Ian, and daughter, Tori.
- Masters Degree in European History, San Jose State University.
- Masters Degree in Library Science, San Jose State University.
Priorities:
- Enhance district financial stability. Increase parental and community involvement and support.
- Attract, develop, and retain quality staff. Narrow student achievement gaps while raising the bar.
- Educate the whole learner academically, emotionally, socially, culturally and vocationally.
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