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Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff
19921 votes
16.91%
- Occupation: Law Professor/Volunteer
- Born in Rancho Peñasquitos
- Daughter of two PUSD teachers
- Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Stanford University, and UC Hastings Law
- Adjunct Professor of Business Law at the University of San Diego
- Mother of two PUSD elementary students
- Volunteer: PTA Board, School Site Council rep, Room Parent, Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council
Priorities:
- More Accountability
- More Communication
- More Transparency
T. J. Zane
16958 votes
14.40%
- Occupation: Taxpayer Advocate/Businessman
- Chairman, San Diego County Prosperity Institute
- Director, No Excuses University Foundation
- Chairman, Black Mtn. District, San Diego-Imerial Council, Boy Scouts of America
- President, Los Pen Acadamy Foundation
- Former Board Member, San Diego County Taxpayers Association
- Past President (4 terms), Rancho Penasquitos Town Council
Priorities:
- Retain quality teachers
- Ensure the financial sustainability of district
- Preserve local "PUSD" standards for education
Charles Sellers
16921 votes
14.37%
- Occupation: Accountant/Educator/Volunteer
John P. Riley
14680 votes
12.46%
- Occupation: Business Owner/Teacher
- Small Business Owner, Trigger Direct, 2001-current
- Teacher, Escondido Union High School District, 2013-current
- President, Poway National Little League, 2011-12
- Member, Poway Budget Review Committee, 2007-09. Board Member, Poway Chamber of Commerce & Character Counts, 2007-10.
- Married 20 years with 2 children that attend Poway High. Lived in community for 22 years.
- Bachelors Degree, Mathematics/Computer Science, UC San Diego, 1987
Priorities:
- Invest in Kids. Prioritize funding for the classroom. Attract and retain the best teachers.
- Protect Taxpayers. Reject irresponsible bond measures. Balance budget. Protect Mello-Roos taxes for local community.
- Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency. Invite public in to review and approve budget. Competitive bid process for all vendors. Restore trust.
Todd Gutschow
14294 votes
12.14%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Poway Unified School District
- President, Poway Unified School Board
- Board Member & Former Chairperson, AVID Center
- Board Member & Former Chairperson, Classroom of the Future Foundation
- Board Member & Former Chairperson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
- Co-Founder, HNC Software Inc. (grew company from 2 employees to more than 1300 employees)
- BA in Physics from Harvard University
Priorities:
- Ensure students are prepared for college and career success in the 21st century
- Manage district finances responsibly, transparently, and with a focus on student learning
- Engage parents and our broader community in open, two-way communication
Marc Davis
13511 votes
11.47%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Poway Unified School District
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics (BYU 1990)
- Certified Financial Planner certificant (1993)
- Owner - Davis & Seiley Wealth Management (1994)
- Vice President - San Diego County Metropolitan Advisory Board - Salvation Army
- Stake President/Church Leader - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1995-04)
- Married 26 years (Karen). Father of 7 children with 1 grandson
Priorities:
- Pushing forward student achievement while implementing new standards, testing and evaluations.
- Develop a long term plan for meeting our budget needs while reducing class sizes and treating employees fairly.
- Continue improving district wide communication to all stakeholders via website, social media, video links, and community outreach.
Katie Newbanks
10837 votes
9.20%
Jeannie Foulkrod
10663 votes
9.05%
- Occupation: Financial Analyst, Payment Process Manager
- Responsible financial professional, employed by large & small local companies
- B.S. Finance, SDSU
- Proud mother of two PUSD high school graduates
- Over 20 years in the community
- Served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board
- Volunteer for non-profit organizations
Priorities:
- Find a fiscally responsible solution for the $Billion Capital Appreciation Bond
- Locally Controlled Funding Formula that will shift funds away from PUSD
- Implementation of Common Core State Standards
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