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Michael P. Ernst
12,851 votes
18.36%
- Occupation: University Professor, Cal State Dominguez Hills
- M.S. - Physical Education and Health, University of Wyoming
- Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University
- Chair, Division of Kinesiology and Recreation, CSUDH
- Chair, CSUDH Budget Committee
- Parent of children who attend Torrance schools
- Graduate of Torrance schools
Priorities:
- Better fiscal decisions
- Boost morale amongst teachers, staff, students and parents
- Provide visionary, well-informed leadership
Al Muratsuchi
12,191 votes
17.41%
- Occupation: Deputy Attorney General
- Chairman, Torrance Planning Commission, 2004-2005
- Member, TUSD Advisory Committee on Facilities
- Member, Education Council of Torrance
- Member, Torrance Education Foundation
- President, Torrance Sister City Association, 2004
- Former Director, League of Women Voters of Torrance
Priorities:
- Fight for more education funding while spending funds wisely
- Reduce class sizes
- Improve school district communication with parents and community
Mark Steffen
10,358 votes
14.80%
- Occupation: Teacher/Parent
- Occupation: Public School Teacher for 20 years. Presently teaching 4th grade
- Coordinator of Maintenance for local school district for 6 years
- Experienced in modernization of school sites
- Parent of children who attend and have attendedTorrance schools
- Supporter of previous bond measure
Priorities:
- Continued Modernization of aging school faciliites.
- Maintain the ability to keep and attract quality teachers.
- Ensure fiscal stability of the district
Joseph F. "Joe" Bonanno
10,234 votes
14.62%
- Occupation: School Boardmember/Professor
- B.A. & M.A. - Theatre Arts, Calif. State University, Northridge
- Taught 31 years @ El Camino College, now Prof. Emeritus
- AA - History, El Camino College
- President & Artistic Director So. Bay Light Opera Soceity
- Ten years on Academic Senate @ ECC (3 yrs. Vice Pres. , 4yrs. President)
- El Camino College Budget Development Committee (four years)
Priorities:
- Maintain balanced budget with 3% or more reserve. & improve salaries for all employees.
- Improve Academic API scores
- Pass a new facilities Bond Issue
Steve A. Hemingway
8,387 votes
11.98%
- Occupation: Businessman/Parent
- Masters Business Administration (MBA)
- Business & Financial Analyst
- Real Estate Feasibility Analyst
- PTA Volunteer
- One of the Original Founders of Torrance Parents Org
- I am a Proponent of Measure X
Priorities:
- Eliminate the Personnel Commision w/ Measure X
- Free up funds to hire music, art, language and P.E. Teachers
- Hire one full time facilities maintenance staff at each school site
Melissa Wright
8,238 votes
11.77%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Torrance Education Foundation, Vice-President
- South High School PTSA, President
- Torrance Council of PTAs, Director of Budget & Finance
- Parent
- Business owner.
Priorities:
- Funding Issues
- Small Class Size
- Staff Retention, School Safety
Rachelle W. Toti
3,907 votes
5.58%
- Occupation: Parent
- 22 year resident of Torrance
- Married 27 years, have 2 sons ages 20 and 16
- Sons attended Torrance elementary, middle and high schools.
- Masters Degree in Public Administration, B.S and A.A. degrees in other areas.
- Daily Breeze Parent Panel member 2003 to 2005
- Volunteered for years in classroom, Adventures in Art, P.T.A. events, etc.
Priorities:
- maintain small classes in K - 3rd
- improve budget management
- fund swimming pools for high schools
James E. Delurgio
3,838 votes
5.48%
- Occupation: Businessman/Parent
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Parent of children who currently attend and will soon attend Torrance schools
- Graduate of Torrance Schools (attended K-12)
- PTA Member
Priorities:
- Responsible financial decisions
- Retention of quality teachers
- Driving educational funding back into the classroom
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- Sea-Aire Park, 22730 Lupine Dr; Sponsor: Seaside Homeowners Association; Info: 310-375-0486
- Thursday October 27th, 7pm
- North High Library, 3620 W. 182nd St; Sponsor: Northwest Torrance Homeowners Association; Info: 310-515-6313
- Wednesday October 26, 7pm
- Richardson Middle School, 23751 Nancylee Lane; Sponsor: Riviera Homeowners Association
- Wednesday October 19, 7-9pm
- George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance; Co-Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Torrance; American Association of University Women; Torrance Council of PTAs; Info: 310-618-8711
- TV Coverage: replayed at 5pm daily on Torrance Community Television (Time Warner Cable Public Access Channel 28)
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