Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Wendy S. Jonathan
23,240 votes
19.90%
- Occupation: Businesswoman / Educational Consultant
- Retired Teacher
- Teacher of the Year
- International Baccalaureate Credential
- Gifted and Talented Education Credential
- Secretary, Desert Sands Unified School Foundation
Priorities:
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Avoid Furlough Days
- Safe and Healthy Environment for our Children
Gary Tomak
16,667 votes
14.27%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Bachelor's Degree, Syracuse University, Major in Finance
- MBA, Claremont Graduate University
- School Board Member for 13 years
- Air Traffic Controller (Retired), Los Angeles
- USAF Veteran
- Board Member, Friends of the La Quinta Library
Priorities:
- Raising the Academic Bar
- Closing the Achievement Gap between Most and Least Affluent
- Offering More Educational Choices for Students
Matt Monica
16,602 votes
14.22%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- BA and MA Degree; Life Credentials in Teaching and Counseling
- 39 Years in Education
- Served 22 Years on the Desert Sands School Board
- Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Award for Commitment to Youth
- College of the Desert Award for Advocacy for Students
- Member of Palm Desert Rotary; United States Marine Corps Veteran
Priorities:
- Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
- Public Safety in all schools for students and staff
- Parental involvement and input
Scott A. Baily
14,202 votes
12.16%
- Occupation: Public School Teacher
Clark McCartney
13,033 votes
11.16%
- Occupation: High School Teacher
James Garrett Koedyker
12,000 votes
10.28%
Robert Wright
10,925 votes
9.35%
- Occupation: Business Owner
D. J. Risk
10,119 votes
8.66%
- Occupation: Retired Business Owner
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