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George M. Shirakawa
46,516 votes
25.81%
J. Manuel Herrera
42,540 votes
23.6%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, East Side Union High School District
- My career is in public policy/public administration, working with elected officials, city managers, & nonprofit agencies.
- I have a BA in Social Sciences and an MA in Urban Studies, from the University of the Pacific and Occidental College.
Priorities:
- Teach the basics and more for a 21st century world, including technology literacy skills, critical thinking skills, and group teamwork skills.
- Attract and retain qualified, credentialed teahers.
- Ensure school safety.
Frank Biehl
36,365 votes
20.18%
- Occupation: School Council President
- 16-year East Side resident & community volunteer
- Married with two sons attending East Side schools
- Parent Representative on the ESUHSD Budget Task Force
- VP/General Manager/Business owner
- Sheriff's Management Analyst
- BA, San Jose State University
Priorities:
- I'll listen, be truthful, and strive to make sure our students graduate with the skills needed for sucess.
- I'll work to connect the district to the communities it serves. Students succeed when school officials listen.
- I'm against wasteful bureaucracies - taxpayer dollars belong in the classroom.
Patricia Martinez-Roach
34,447 votes
19.11%
- Occupation: Schoolteacher/Grandmother/Consultant
- San Jose State University
- MA Administration and Higher Education
- BA Art/ Minor Political Science
- Elementary Teaching Credential/Bilingual Teaching Credential
- University of Phoenix Instructor
- State of California Certified Interpreter
Priorities:
- Student Safety
- Student Achievement
- Fiscal Solvency
Ruben A. Dominguez
20,364 votes
11.3%
- Occupation: Electrical-Mechanical Designer
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3 questions on Finances, Instruction, and The Future.
Official Information
- East Side Union High School District
Nonpartisan Information
- Calif. School Boards Ass'n - Professional Governance Standards
- Describes the roles and responsibilities of a board trustee and the school board
- How to Choose a School Board Member
News and Analysis
- San Jose Mercury News
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