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Diane Matlock
1,007 votes
24.7%
239 votes
(25%) in Santa_Clara_County
768 votes
(24.56%) in Santa_Cruz_County
in CA_County
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- 17 years of management experience in high tech industry
- Accounting experience, former C.P.A.
- Loma Prieta Home & School Club Board, 2004-2006
- Keep Excellent Education Programs committee member, 2005-2006
- Parent of 1st and 3rd graders, active in classrooms
- Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington, B.S. Business Administration
Priorities:
- Optimize financial resources to provide a quality education for all students and establish goals to maintain financial stability.
- Emphasize a positive teaching and learning environment that inspires teachers and students reach their full potential.
- Strengthen communication among administrators, teachers, parents and community to promote teamwork that gives our children an outstanding education.
Corey Q. Kidwell
991 votes
24.3%
209 votes
(21.86%) in Santa_Clara_County
782 votes
(25.01%) in Santa_Cruz_County
in CA_County
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- 24 years of service in education
- National teaching award winner
- Earned California Innovation Award for Student Success
- Former Dean of Instruction, Cabrillo College
- Parent of Loma first grader and college Sophomore
Priorities:
- Developing policies and practices that support excellence in teaching and learning
- Fostering a climate of respect, inclusion and pride
- Managing fiscal responsibilities during a time of financial transition
Mario Montana
822 votes
20.1%
186 votes
(19.46%) in Santa_Clara_County
636 votes
(20.34%) in Santa_Cruz_County
in CA_County
- Occupation: Technology Industry Manager
- General Manager, Integrated Device Technology
- 20 years industry experience in high tech
- Master in Business Administration - Santa Clara University
- Bachelor Electrical Engineering - University of Waterloo
- Bachelor Management Science - University of Waterloo
Priorities:
- Improve teacher morale and retention
- Improve financial management
- Better planning around special education services and support
Julie Gouldsberry
703 votes
17.2%
194 votes
(20.29%) in Santa_Clara_County
509 votes
(16.28%) in Santa_Cruz_County
in CA_County
- Occupation: Incumbent
- President, Loma Prieta School Board
- Board member and founder, Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF)
- Loma Prieta Elementary Home & School Club, Former Co-Chair
- Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool, former Board Member
- Preschool teacher (retired), Early Childhood Development degree
- Extensive Sales/Marketing career in Silicon Valley
Priorities:
- Continue to improve the well-rounded educational experience for all children in the Loma Prieta school district.
- Adopt fiscal policies that assure long-range stability for Loma Prieta schools.
- Increase ways for parents, faculty, administrators and the community to collaborate on strenghening our schools for the future.
Neil H. Hollander
547 votes
13.4%
128 votes
(13.39%) in Santa_Clara_County
419 votes
(13.40%) in Santa_Cruz_County
in CA_County
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- 35 Year Career International Airline Captain-Retired
- Chairman Professional Standards Committee Airline Pilots Association
- Corporate Jet Pilot
- Veteran United States Navy
- School Volunteer
- Basketball Coach for Loma Prieta Elementary and CT English
Priorities:
- Continue the course of action to make changes in our district to improve the education of all students.
- Adopt sound fiscal policies to keep the district solvent as student enrollment declines.
- Engage in dialog with the greater community about ways to strengthen our local schools.
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Candidates Answer Questions
The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Finances, Instruction, and The Future.
Official Information
- Loma Prieta Joint Union 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. 5: Candidates' Forum, Loma Prieta Elementary School, 23800 Summit Rd., Los Gatos 7:00 PM
News and Analysis
- Los Gatos Weekly Times
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