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Celia Jaffe
13435 votes
24.4%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach City School District
- 19-year Huntington Beach homeowner
- Past PTA president Eader, Sowers, Huntington Union Council
- National PTA Life Achievement Award
- Asset "7-11" Committee, 2000; Budget Advisory Committee, 2004
- BA in English & MA in Education, Stanford
- Five years classroom teaching experience
Priorities:
- Continuous focus on student learning and advancement for all
- Fiscal prudence and oversight
- Schools as the heart and pride of the community
Shirley A. Carey
12758 votes
23.2%
- Occupation: Huntington Beach City School District Governing Board
- Nursing Consultant / Community Health Educator
- Elected member of Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees
- Appointed member Huntington Beach Children's Needs Task Force, Chairperson
- Member Executive Board of S.A.V.E. Task Force and P.R.I.D.E. Foundation
- Appointed member Huntington Beach Educational Foundation 2005-2006
- Marion Bergeson Award: Outstanding Board Member, OCSBA, 2004
Priorities:
- High academic standards with each child achieving his/her personal best .
- Recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff.
- Restoration of support programs (eg health aides, counselors) while remaining fiscally responsible.
Rosemary Saylor
8458 votes
15.4%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Corporate Officer/Operations Manager
- Credentialed Substitute Teacher
- Past PTA president: Smith, Dwyer, HBHS, Huntington Union Council
- Recipient of PTA Golden Oak Award, Honorary Service Award and Continuing Service Awards
- Asset Management for HBCSD 2005/06
- 14 Year Member HBHS Site Council
Priorities:
- Student achievement/API excellence
- Permanently fund Art/Music programs and Class Size Reduction
- Recruite and maintain the best teachers
Linda Schonleber-Cook
7292 votes
13.2%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Homemaker - Three children, two currently in the school district. Oldest son is a U.S. Marine serving in Iraq.
- Licensed Cosmetologist- Goldenwest College, and other vocational courses in accounting and construction.
- PTA member, Served on Primary Presidency board at church.
- Long time resident attended schools K-12 in Huntington Beach City School District.
Priorities:
- Provide parent point of view as the board reviews and adopts new policies. I want to be the voice for parents!
- Improve the effectiveness of all schools. I believe schools, regardless of their economics should focus on the same standards and quality instruction.
- Ensure all students acquire knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to their success as life long learners.
Andrew J. Kreitz
6983 votes
12.7%
- Occupation: Student/Huntington Beach Tutor
- Alumnus of Huntington Beach City School District
- UCLA Regent's Scholar
- Three Year Member of Huntington Beach Youth Board, Serving One Year Term as Chairman
- National Merit Scholar
- Huntington Beach High School Student of the Year
Priorities:
- Enhancing Math and English Standardized Test Scores
- Fiscal Responsibility, to Ensure the Long-Term Financial Security of our District
- Encouraging Enhanced Parental Involvement in the Education Process
Robert Schaaf
6139 votes
11.1%
- Occupation: Project Manager
- BS University of Southern California
- President Lake Summit Homeowners Assoc
- Founder /President Toastmasters Chapter
- AH Citizens Coalition
- Author of numerous technical papers
- Constructed schools in Africa
Priorities:
- Stop the sale of Huntington Beach's schools
- Create an Academy of Educational Excellence
- Bring fiscal responsibillity to school district
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