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George J. Giokaris
4,985 votes
41.96%
- Occupation: Educator/Deputy Superintendent
- Doctor of Education (USC '96), Bachelor of Arts (Stanford Univeristy '73) Master of Science (CSUF '80), Credential (UCLA '74)
- Professional educator (29 yrs) for a high school district: teacher, coach, principal, deputy superintendent; university professor (USC, CSUF)
- Community Service: California HS (1994-2000) PTSA (President,member), Athletic/Academic Booster Clubs, Grad Night Committees
- Boy Scouts volunteer leader (1986-1996), Youth Sports (1986-1994) Nat'l Junior Basketball coach, Murphy Ranch Little League, AYSO
- Awards: PTA Honorary Service & Continuing Service (1986, 1994), Merit Scholarships (USC '94,'95)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (California HS 2003), Excalibur Award for Exemplary Service (Sunny Hills HS PTSA '93)
Priorities:
- High quality education for all students in safe schools
- Efficient use of tax dollars and accountability
- Well maintained facilities and safeguarding of taxpayer assets
Ralph S. Pacheco
3,977 votes
33.48%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Doctorate Degree:Divinity (Vision Int'l University '97)
- Chairman/Senior Partner, Educational & Management Consulting Firm, College Adjunct Professor (Regency Bible College), Ordained Minister
- Past President, South Whittier Community Education Foundation; Whittier Co. Community Coordinating Council
- Friends of the Whittier Hills, Charter Board Member, Friends of Pio Pico
- Patron, Rio Hondo Symphony, WUHSD Academy for Performing Arts, Sponsor, SFS Community Theater
- Awards, Commendation(s), CA State Senate, CA State Assembly, County of Los Angeles, City of Whittier, Outstanding Small Business Owner, Whittier H.O.T
Priorities:
- Highly Effective Schools, Safe Campuses, Well Qualified Teachers
- Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability; Prudent Fiscal Management
- Modernized & Maintained Schools; Protecting Taxpayer's Interests
Joe A. Duardo
2,151 votes
18.11%
- Occupation: Retired Scientist
- A.A. Degree, East Los Angeles College
- B. S. Degree, UCLA, 1959 (Chemistry)
- Graduate Studies, 3 years, California Institute of Technology
- Research Scientist, Xerox, 23 years
- Board of Trustees, South Whittier & Whittier UHSD
- President, California School Boards Association
Priorities:
- Maintain student performance required by State and Federal Mandates.
- Keep district financially solvent during period of anticipated budget cuts.
- Exercise diligent oversight to $150 million in school construction projects.
Richard Mario Procida
767 votes
6.46%
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