Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Kathryn P. Ho
23,674 votes
29.3%
- Occupation: Educator/Counselor
- M.A., Marriage, Family & Child Counseling
- B.A., Microbiology
- President, Lynbrook PTA, 1994-95
- Board Member, Fremont High Schools Foundation
- Counselor, Monta Vista & Lynbrook High Schools
- Teacher, High School Math and Science
Priorities:
- Build trust and respect in our community.
- Expand programs to enhance positive school climate and success for ALL students.
- Create instructional opportunities for both college-bound and vocation-oritented students.
Randy Okamura
19,413 votes
24.1%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member
- BA, UCLA; MBA San Diego State University
- Silicon Valley Manufacturer's Group - Education Task Force
- Technology Network - Public Policy Committee
- Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1998
- San Jose Parks and Recreation, 1996
- Pacific Bell, Director, External Affairs
Priorities:
- Setting and achieving world class academic standards
- Developing and supporting teaching excellence
- Providing accountability to students, staff and community
Avrum C. "Avie" Katz
19,083 votes
23.6%
- Occupation: Teacher
- San Francisco State University - B.a & M.A.
- UC Berekeley Graduate Work
- Past Member of Music and Art Boosters
- PTA Member
- Speaker at District Diversity Meetings
- 25 years teaching at Middle and High School Levels
Priorities:
- Communication Among Students, Teachers, Adminstrators, and Board
- Develop Technical Support from Private Enterprise
- Introduce New Approaches to Learning
Michael E. Boyd
18,533 votes
23.0%
- Occupation: Engineer/Physicist
- 1983-89 Director Santa Barbara County Private Industry Council (appointed)
- 1984-92 Director Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (elected)
- 1988-93 Director Goleta West Sanitary District (elected)
- 1990-92 Director California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (elected)
- 1994-96 Commissioner City of Sunnyvale Housing & Human Services Commission (appointed)
Priorities:
- Improved hard sciences courses including math, physics, & chemistry
- Detailed objectives - principals monitor performance
- The board should concentrate on what is taught more than how
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