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Royce Lorraine Peterson
24,861 votes
23.9%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
- BA from Stanford; teaching credential from UC Berkeley
- Mother of 2 CUHSD graduates (1996 & 2001)
- English and Latin teacher at Prospect High School for 38 years
- Former president of Campbell Education Association (now Campbell High School Teachers Association)
- Former member of CUHSD Finance Committee
- Former member of CUHSD Technology Committee
Priorities:
- Academic achievement for all students
- Attraction and retention of excellent teachers
- Lower class size to improve student learning
Pamela (Cox) Parker
22,938 votes
22.05%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- A.A. Degree in Child Study from West Valley College
- 1967-Graduate of Blackford High School
Priorities:
- Ensure ALL students master the basics and are able to apply them in their lives
- Ensure our district is able to recruit and retain the highest quality of teachers
- Continue to build a partnership among the parents, teachers, students, and district so that all concerns are heard and addressed
Matthew Dean
17,713 votes
17.03%
- Occupation: Businessman
- Former Mayor and Vice Mayor, City of Campbell
- Former Chair Santa Clara County Cities Association Legislative Task Force
- Former Technical Instructor and Education Manager for IBM
- Former Chair West Valley Cities Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority
- BS Business Management
- MS & BS Computer Science
Priorities:
- Improved planning and management of district resources and taxpayer monies
- Create and Leverage Educational Partnerships with Professional and Vocational Employers
- Improve Communication with the Parents and the Community to improve education and our society
Joe Pandit
14,779 votes
14.21%
- Occupation: Educator/Engineer/Entrepreneur
- Two Masters Degrees in Engineering
- University Lecturer for 8 Years
- Former Directorand Chairman of SCV Water District
- Environmental/Civil Engineer for 40 years
- Former Member of County Open Space Committee
- Santa Clara County resident since 1969
Priorities:
- Take steps to improve reading/writing abilities of students
- Develop mutual cooperation with other educational institutions to improve cost-effectiveness of the money spent on educational programs
- Encourage parents to interact more with their children to promote better education and socially responsible behaviour
George St Clair
14,521 votes
13.96%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- CUHSD Governing Board--16 Years (President: 1994; 1996; 1999; 2003)
- Stanford University--Ed.S. Design & Evaluation of Educational Programs; Columbia University- M.Ed. Teaching & Curriculum; M.A. International Education
- National & California Distinguished High Schools--Tutorial Center coordinator, teacher, active PTA/School Site Council member
- WestEd Regional Educational Research Laboratory, San Francisco--Research Associate, High School Improvement Program--studies of school productivity
- Columbia University, New York-- Counselor for 500 international college students at Teachers College, Columbia University
- US Peace Corps (6 yrs)--Master teacher; teacher training coordinator; high school administrator; dean of students; curriculum developer; coach
Priorities:
- Encourage excellence in all that the CUHSD does;
- Respond to the diversity and needs of all students;
- Achieve the most value possible from the District's fiscal and human resources.
Philip Reynolds, Jr.
9,217 votes
8.86%
- Occupation: Communications Technician
- Raised two sons through the public school system
- Spent many years active in PTA from Elementary through High School
- Volunteer for PAL and Pop Warner Football
- Founding President and served 3 terms as President- Olinder Neighborhood Association, Co-Founder- Olinder Neighborhood Food Program
- U.S. Dept. Of Justice Volunteer / Organize National Neighborhoods Conference, Former Member- San Jose Strong Neighborhoods Initiative Team
- Interacted with gangs and San Jose "Right Connection" group, Graduate- SJ Citizen Police Academy
Priorities:
- Focus on growing competition between Public, Charter, and Private Schools- More choices for parents
- Eliminating gang activity on campus/ Increase safety on campus (including disaster preparedness)
- Better communication between Campbell Union High School District and the feeder school districts
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Official Information
- Campbell Union High School District
Nonpartisan Information
- Calif. School Boards Ass'n - Professional Governance Standards
- Describes the roles and responsibilities of a board trustee and the school board
- How to choose a school board member
Events
- Oct. 24: Candidates Forum, Westmont High School Cafeteria, 4800 Westmont Ave., Campbell 7:00 PM
News and Analysis
- The Campbell Reporter
- Candidates' Forum
- Pam Parker, George St. Clair
- Matthew Dean, Royce Lorraine Peterson
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