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San Mateo County, CA November 4, 2003 Election
Board Member; San Mateo Union High School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 19 3:08pm, 89.3% of Precincts Reporting (134/150)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Diane J. Vranes Click here for more information about this candidate 15,387 votes 43.2%

  • Occupation: incumbent/educator/parent
  • High School District Board Member/Trustee & former President
  • BA & California Teaching Credential, SFSU
  • Masters in Language and Literacy near completion
  • Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential near completion
  • Masters in Boardsmanship, CSBA
  • Mother of 6 District graduates
Priorities:
  • Continue raising academic achievement standards for every student, with curriculum aligned with State Standards.
  • Continue providing safe, state-of-the-art learning & teaching environments for all.
  • Continue maintaining sound, prudent fiscal management with strong reserves.
Marcia Cohn-Lyle Click here for more information about this candidate 13,962 votes 39.2%
  • Occupation: Incumbent/Retired Educator/Parent
  • MA in English as a Second Language - SFSU
  • Masters in Governance; Masters in Boardsmanship
  • State Delegate, California School Board Association; Past President, County School Boards Association
  • Eight (8) years experience on Governing Board, twice as President
  • Retired from 25 years of teaching in SMUHSD. 3 children and 1 granddaughter, graduates of the district
  • Community Service Leadership Roles: American Association of University Women; San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Leadership Team
Priorities:
  • To raise the level of performance of the lowest 25% of students to compete in world job market
  • To oversee construction on all 6 campuses until bond money is expended
  • To develop many joint agreements with cities and businesses to the benefit of all citizens
Joseph A. Granata Click here for more information about this candidate 6,309 votes 17.7%
  • Occupation: Community Activist/College Student
  • Student at Foothill College
  • Member, Foster City Education Advisory Committee
  • Member, Ad Hoc Community Wall of Fame Committee, 2002 and 2003
  • Long time resident of Foster City
Priorities:
  • I will advocate a challenging curriculum that will raise achievement
  • I will support more options for high school
  • independent thoughtful proces for major decisions, No rubber stamps.

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  event

San Mateo Union High School District Candidates Forum
Thursday, 16 October 2003
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Hillsdale High School, Room #223 - San Mateo

sponsored by Aragon PTSA moderated by League of Women Voters
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