Candidates
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Sarah Gonzales
6,217 votes
27.4%
- Occupation: Educator
- Doctor of Education
- Asst. Professor of Educational Leadership
- Member, Hayward Rotary
- Bd. of Directors, St. Rose Hospital Foundation Bd.
- Bd. of Directors, Eden Youth and Family Center
- Bd. of Trustees, Starr King School for the Ministry
Priorities:
- Balance the district budget based on focused priorities
- Improve academic achievement
- Restore trust in the district
Grant F. Peterson
4,857 votes
21.4%
- Occupation: Retired Educator
- 41 year resident in Hayward Unified School District
- 29 years of employment, New Haven Unified School District
- Positions held: 7-11 Teacher, K-12 Counselor, High School & District Office Administrator
- Master of Arts Degree, San Francisco State University
- Past Chair, Alameda County Human Relations Commission
- Member, National Board of Directors, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Priorities:
- Restore community and parent confidence in Hayward schools
- Advocate for board decisions that consider students first
- Promote a safe, secure, supportive environment for students and staff
Jeffrey B. "Jeff" Cook
4,111 votes
18.1%
- Occupation: Business Litigation Manager
- Litigation Manager of a Fortune 500 company, and member of HR strategic planning management team
- President, Hayward Education Community Alliance (HECA--a grassroots watchdog group of teachers, parents, and business people)
- Former Senior Paralegal for a major law firm (employment and business law)
- Former Police Officer
- Paralegal Certification, St. Mary's College
- Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior, USF
Priorities:
- Save HUSD from a state takeover by bringing business expertise to the governance team and effecting a sound fiscal recovery plan.
- Make HUSD more student focused. The Primary Mission should be student success and academic RESULTS.
- Re-establish Teamwork and Cooperation in HUSD by rebuilding Trust and demonstrating Accountability and responsiveness to the community.
Mary Glenn
3,338 votes
14.7%
- Occupation: Director of Fairview Fire Protection District
- Email: 3311@msn.com
Frank Garcia, Jr.
2,393 votes
10.5%
Larry Booth
1,714 votes
7.5%
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Events
- League of Women Voters Candidates' Forum
Wednesday, October 22 at 5 PM
COMCAST Channel 28 Studios
23525 Clawiter Road, Hayward
(Plan to arrive by 4:30 PM; use side door entrance)
News and Analysis
The Daily Review
- October 25, 2003
- Booth aims to continue academic work
After four years as a trustee
- October 24, 2003
- 'Sense of duty' prompts Cook to run
He believes more business experience is needed
- October 24, 2003
- Lively Hayward board meeting
Call for new interim superintendent, candidates' debate among
occurrences
- October 23, 2003
- Garcia wants to stay in the thick of it
Former board member helped see Hayward schools through some
troubled times
- October 22, 2003
- Fallout from fiscal fiasco continues
Trustee wants Kowal's chief operating officer
- October 20, 2003
- Glenn wants to work closer with public
Candidate thinks a fiscal manager should report directly to
Hayward school board
- October 17, 2003
- Educator seeks active role for board
Former administrator at district wants to provide strong leadership
for Hayward schools
- October 16, 2003
- Board still reeling from state's report
Hindsight shows officials may have had grounds for firing Kowal
- October 15, 2003
- Report reveals financial mess
Ex-superintendent's spending, board's lack of oversight key in
investigation
- October 14, 2003
- Peterson offers extensive experience
Union City ex-educator runs for Hayward school board
- October 5, 2003
- District sets new goals for students
Achievement in reading and math would meet federal standards
by 2013-14 school year
- September 26, 2003
- Peterson gets biggest bucks in schools race
Candidate's war chest tops $13,000
General Links
- Hayward Unified School District Web Site
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