League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Alameda County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	School Director; Oakland Unified School District; Trustee Area 4 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 28 11:38am, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (47/47) (56 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.35%)

Ranked choice votes not yet available Candidates (1 Elected, Rank Your Choices) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Nina Senn 6155 votes 38.21% Occupation: Community Relations/Mediator Local Hero - City of Oakland District 4 (2014) (for work in Oakland public schools and community) President of the Board (2007-2013), SEEDS Community Resolution Center Vice President of Academic Enhancement (2011-2013), PTO Montera Middle School Mediation, Restorative Justice and Legal Services business owner (2013-present) Head of Legal and Senior Counsel positions (2001-2013) and Senior Management Team member Juris Doctor, Santa Clara University; Bachelor of Arts, U.C. Berkeley Priorities: attract, retain and develop high performing teachers create healthy school climates so that teachers can teach and students can learn provide all students and teachers with access to first rate school libraries and educational technology Karl Debro 5300 votes 32.90% Occupation: Educator Doctor of Education, Mills College (2012) Director, Gateway to College, Contra Costa College (2012-present) Teacher/Program Coordinator, Los Medanos College (2007-2012) Teacher/AVID Coordinator, San Leandro High School (1990-2008) Teacher, Bancroft Middle School (1984-1990) California Single Subject Teaching Credential (1983) Priorities: Dramatically improve the capacity of our secondary schools to prepare our kids for competitive college admission and career pathways Stem the tide of drop outs and opt outs (those who choose charter, private or home schooling, or move out of the city altogether) Pay teachers, school administrators and school staff top wages Saleem Shakir-Gilmore 3295 votes 20.46% Occupation: University Instructor/Educator Chair, Measure G Oversight Committee, OUSD President, Concerned Black Men of Oakland Masters, Education, University of San Francisco Business Owner, A.S. and Associates University Instructor, Holy Names University Priorities: Improve graduation rates, english proficiency, and career readiness for students Attract and retain quality teachers through increased pay and professional development Increase fiscal accountability and responsibility Cheri Spigner 1302 votes 8.08% Occupation: Technology Consultant/Parent Academic Advisor - Emphasis on NCAA Eligibility BA Business Management MA Leadership in Progress Priorities: Manage the budget responsibly and efficiently. Create better pathways to college education and the 21st Century workforce for our students. Engage all of our Oakland community to build relationships that will improve educational outcomes for Oakland students. Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of Oakland has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 4 questions on Community Involvement, Student Success, Educational Equity, and Staff Quality and Diversity. Nonpartisan Information League of Women Voters Link to Oakland Easy Voter Guide, See page 9 Link to video of Candidate Forum, filmed 9/04/14 - scroll down the page to this forum Events Broadcast of Video of LWV Oakland Candidate Forum Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM Location: KTOP, Cable Channel 10 News and Analysis East Bay Express In Oakland School Board Races, A Crowded Field of Newcomers - 10/15/2014 Oakland Tribune More residents want to help manage Oakland school district - 9/15/2014 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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