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Joel C. Twisselman
6391 votes
21.5%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Rancher
- Heavy Equipment Repair and Metal Fabrication
- Served on California Mid State Fairboard for 12 years
- Current President Atascadero Unified School Board
- Past Volunteer fireman for SLO County Fire 10 years
- Long time Mid State Fair volunteer for 4-H and FFA youth activities
Priorities:
- Fiscal responsibility
- Teamwork
- Quality Education
Steve Arnold
5897 votes
19.8%
- Occupation: Rancher
- Member AUSD Board of Trustees-past president
- Director San Luis Obispo Co. Farm Bureau-past president
- Member San Luis Obispo County Cattleman's Association-past director
- 1999 Agriculturist of the Year-San Luis Obispo County
- 1991 Graduate California Agricultural Leadership Program
- Six Years on the San Luis Obispo ROP Board
Priorities:
- Continue to provide curriculum to prepare students for college
- Continue alternative education choices for students who prefer a less traditional setting.
- Continue to make maintain and improve infrasturcture on all campuses
Terri E. Switzer
4883 votes
16.4%
- Occupation: Bookkeeper/Homemaker
- Business Owner
- Santa Margarita Design Guideline Committee
- Santa Margarita Elementary Advisory Board
- Mother of three children in Elementary Jr High and High School
Priorities:
- Best Educational Experience for all our children
- Improvement in the Facilities
- Good Communication
George B. Dodge
4775 votes
16.1%
- Occupation: Grandparent
- Retired K12/College Administrator
- Retired US Army Officer
- Master's Degree - Public Administration
- Appointed member Children and Youth Commission
- Project Director - Non-profit serving Atascadero youth
- Member of the California Association of School Business Officials
Priorities:
- Prudent fiscal policy in these times of fiscal uncertainty
- Primary focus of schools should be learning and achievement
- That schools should reflect and support community values.
Gordon W. West
4201 votes
14.1%
- Occupation: Custodian/Drywall Contractor
- Member of Tri-County Coalition
- Member of District Strategic Planning Committee
- Supports Atascadero Education Foundation
- Member of Atascadero Kiwanis
- Past President of Local Classified School Employees Association
- Volunteer for Special Olympics
Priorities:
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Facilities
- Vocational Programs at High School/Junior High Levels
Andrew W. "Andy" Hays
3511 votes
11.8%
- Occupation: Attorney At Law
- B.A UCSB with high honors 1983
- J.D. Univ of the Pacific, McGeorge 1987
- Married 18 years to Ellen, 6th grade teacher
- 8 years Atascadero School Board
- 2x President, 1x Clerk , AUSD School Board
Priorities:
- To maintain our improved employee morale.
- To improve our already high test scores.
- To provide options to students which best suit their strengths and interests
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