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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Governing Board Member; Westside Union Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (23/23)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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John K. Curiel Click here for more information about this candidate 5,670 votes 21.02%

  • Occupation: Law Enforcement Officer
  • Father of children that attend schools in the Westside School District
  • C.S.U.N Graduate
  • Sworn Peace Officer
  • Union Negotiator
  • Taxpayer Advocate
  • Classroom Volunteer
Priorities:
  • Restore 20 to 1 Student Teacher Ratios/ Class Size Reduction (CSR).
  • Develop a 5-10 year comprehensive plan to mitigate student population growth in the Westside.
  • Eliminate Wasteful Spending.
Linda Kaye Jones Click here for more information about this candidate 5,151 votes 19.09%
  • Occupation: Parent/Educator/Businesswoman
  • Married to Robert Jones 25 years and mother of 4 daughters
  • 8 years teaching in the AV public schools
  • CA Education Specialist credential and Masters in Special Education
  • 15 yrs. nursing experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • B.A. Urban Studies emphasizing community/economic development
  • Small Business Owner
Priorities:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a fiscally and logistically sound capital facilites program that does not negatively impact student programs
  • Stress utnilization of human and financial resources more efficiently
  • Maintain Westside Union's reputation of high academic performance
Joan C. Sodergren 4,786 votes 17.74%
  • Occupation: Parent
Christine LeBeau Click here for more information about this candidate 4,721 votes 17.50%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Served 12 years as a Westside School Board Trustee.
  • 23 years teaching experience at high school, community college and junior high school levels.
  • Married 34 years to Tom LeBeau, retired military.
  • Raised 3 sons - all Westside and Quartz Hill High School graduates.
  • Board Liason to West Antelope Valley Education Foundation (WAVE).
  • Corresponding Secretary Antelope Valley School Boards Assocciation.
Priorities:
  • Continue to provide a high quality education for all Westside students.
  • Maintain fiscal solvency in spite of state budget cutbacks.
  • Develope a 5/10/15 year facilities plan to build new schools necessary for our increasing enrollment..
Steven P. "Steve" DeMarzio Click here for more information about this candidate 3,777 votes 14.00%
  • Occupation: Parent/Engineer/Manager
  • B.S. - Comp Sci/Math - 1982
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran - 12.5 years
  • Raising two children - both Westside students
  • PTA Honorary Service Award 2002, 2003
  • Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2003-2005
  • Westside Union Volunteer Recognition 2004-2005
Priorities:
  • Long-term Financial Stability of School District
  • Facilities Built/Updated in a Timely and Cost-Effective Manner
  • Top Quality Education for Students
JP "Paul" Cramer 2,873 votes 10.65%

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  Official Information

Westside Union School District
Resource Material

GreatSchools.Net
News and Analysis

L.A. Daily News

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