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San Mateo County, CA November 3, 1998 General

Board Member; South San Francisco Unified School District

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Shirley J. Hoch 7,217 votes 21.8%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
Romolo "Rom" Braschi 7,060 votes 21.3%
  • Occupation: School Board Member
Philip J. "Phil" Weise 7,019 votes 21.2%
  • Party: Ponderosa PTA
  • Occupation: Parent/School Board Member
  • Bond contruction projects on time and on budget
  • School distrct is fiscally sound
  • Increased teaching days in school year
  • Implemented higher academic standards
  • After school homework programs
  • Test scores above state average
Priorities:
  • Reduce class size for 9th grade Mathemetics and English classes
  • Raise test scores through implementation of our Strategic Plan and associated Action Plans
  • Continue implementation of the Technology Master Plan to increase computer literacy
Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez 6,550 votes 19.8%
  • Occupation: Active Community Leader / Retired Meat Cutter
  • Former S.S.F. Parks and Recreation Commissioner
  • Active in creation of "FAMILIES ON TRACK" - currently on Criteria, Implementation, and Outreach Committees
  • Co-founder of the Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association
  • Working on "THE LEARNING CENTER" - a new service which will promote lifelong learning through classes and tutoring for all ages.
  • Co-founder of Sur San Francisco Unidos
  • Member of the League of Women Voters
Priorities:
  • Our School Board must be ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLE, and ACCESSIBLE to our students, teachers, parents and residents.
  • Test Scores are low even compared to neighboring districts. This is unacceptable. Let's work to find creative options for our students and teachers!
  • Let's stop losing well-trained and innovative teachers to more supportive school districts. We can make the SSFUSD inviting to high caliber teachers.
Anna M. Sanchou 5,205 votes 15.7%
  • Occupation: Parent/Businesswoman
Priorities:
  • RAISE SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
  • RAISE STANDARDS/CHALLENGE STUDENTS MINDS
  • IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BOARD AND OTHERS

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