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Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Board Member; Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (87/87)
(17 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.0%)
  Includes 7/7 Precincts in Santa Cruz County as of November 30 2:51pm
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Cynthia Chang Click here for more information about this candidate 11,840 votes 28.3%
   10,900 votes (28.61%) in Santa Clara County
   940 votes (24.86%) in Santa Cruz County

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • CPA/MBA
  • Trustee, LGSJUHSD, 12th year
  • Trustee, SUSD, 4 years
  • Woman of the Year, CA 24th Assembly Dist, 2010
  • Golden Oak Award, SHS PTSA, 2006
  • Region 20 Delegate, California School Board Asso.
Priorities:
  • Educational Excellence in academic, music, sports and other activities
  • Fiscal responsibility and strong oversight of district spending
  • Development of well-rounded students prepared to work in a global society
Douglas M "Doug" Ramezane Click here for more information about this candidate 11,486 votes 27.4%
   10,348 votes (27.17%) in Santa Clara County
   1,138 votes (30.10%) in Santa Cruz County
  • Occupation: Retired School Principal
  • 38 years as high school educator: science teacher, department chair, advisor, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal
  • LGHS lead facilities administrator for school renovation with the passage of Measure B
  • Mentor for new school administrators through the New Teacher Center
Priorities:
  • Maintain programs to best prepare our students for future college/career plans
  • Recruit and retain highly qualified staff
  • Enhance partnerships with school families and community with open communication and visibility
Michele H. Van Zuiden Click here for more information about this candidate 10,895 votes 26.0%
   9,923 votes (26.05%) in Santa Clara County
   972 votes (25.71%) in Santa Cruz County
  • Occupation: Incumbent; business executive
  • Los Gatos High School New Millennium Foundation Board
  • Los Gatos Educational Foundation Board
  • Raised over $2 Million for our local schools
  • 28 years of management experience including CEO, currently Executive Director of non profit hospital
  • Parent of Los Gatos High School graduates
  • MBA in Finance/Marketing, UCLA
Priorities:
  • Maintain the academic excellence of our high schools while promoting a healthy high school experience for all students
  • Ensure financial stability of the district through new funding sources and shared expense reductions
  • Maintain the number of guidance counselors and current class sizes
Neil Green Click here for more information about this candidate 7,635 votes 18.2%
   6,921 votes (18.17%) in Santa Clara County
   714 votes (18.88%) in Santa Cruz County
  • Occupation: Sales Director/Parent
  • BSEE, Purdue University
  • MSE/MOT, University of Pennsylvania
  • Board Member - LGHS New Millennium Foundation
  • LGSJUHSD Superintendent Advisory Council
  • School/Classroom Volunteer
  • Children currently in local school districts
Priorities:
  • Fiscal accountability while keeping budget cuts as far away from the classroom as possible
  • Preserve a strong core curriculum of classes enriched by the latest technologies and learning methodologies
  • Facilitate greater transparency between the board and the community

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Events

Candidate Forums

  • October 6, 6:30 PM Saratoga Union School District, 7:50 PM Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, 9:00 PM Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustees (cancelled) Saratoga High School Library, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga
  • October 14, 6:30 PM Los Gatos Union School District, 7:50 PM Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustees, 8:30 PM Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Los Gatos High School Library, 20 High School Ct., Los Gatos
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