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Santa Clara County, CA February 5, 2008 Election
Board Member; Berryessa Union School District Voter Information

2 Year Short Term.

Results as of Feb 26 1:01pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (52/52)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Alkesh Desai Click here for more information about this candidate 6,534 votes 45.86%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Educator/Business Analyst
  • MS in Computer Science. Adjunct Faculty & Teacher at various Universities and Academic Institutes
  • San Jose Small Business Development Commissioner
  • Berryessa District Advisory Council GATE Representative
  • Board Member, Berryessa Citizen Advisory Council
  • Served on Site Councils at Independence High, Summerdale and Piedmont Middle School
  • Active Parent. My child is in Piedmont Middle School
Priorities:
  • Raise academic achievement for all students
  • Insist on budget efficiency and fiscal accountability
  • Listen to the concerns of parents and teachers
David Hernandez Click here for more information about this candidate 3,870 votes 27.16%
  • Occupation: Homeless Program Director
  • B.S., Loyola University, New Orleans
  • M.S., Organizational Leadership pending Spring 2008
  • PTA President, Majestic Way Elementary
  • Chair, School Site Council, Majestic Way Elementary
  • Member, Berryessa District Advisory Council
  • Member, DELAC Sub Committee
Priorities:
  • Increase collaboration with schools, community, parents, local business, and city and state.
  • Increase Fiscal and Policy Accountability.
  • Increase student achievement through adequate measureable assessments.
John Coyle 3,843 votes 26.97%
  • Occupation: Retired School Inspector

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The The League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Finances, Instruction, and The Future.

Official Information

Berryessa Union School District
Campaign Finance Data

Santa Clara County Public Access Portal
Nonpartisan Information

How to Choose a School Board Candidate: What Every Voter Should Know
Events

Candidate Forum
January 14, 7:00pm
Berryessa Community Center
3050 Berryessa Rd, San Jose
Sponsor: Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council
News and Analysis

Berryessa Sun

Three Confirmed for Special Ballot
12/14/07
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