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Jim Kelly
44802 votes
19.14%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Grossmont Union High School District
- Co-Chairman: Governor Schwarzenegger's Education Reform Committee
- Past President: San Diego County School Board
- President for four terms: Grossmont Union High School Board
- Masters and Bachelor degrees in Education and Business
- Married to Mary, a public school teacher, in the Santee School District
- Two sons in the Grossmont District schools (Tyler and Matthew)
Priorities:
- Academic Excellence
- Taxpayer Accountability
- A better and safer learning environment
Richard "Dick" Hoy
42711 votes
18.25%
- Occupation: Retired Classroom Teacher
- Teacher--34years
- Small Businessman--Tax Prep & Real Estate
- Golden Apple and Santee Teacher of the Year
- Married 39 years--2 children
- Lifetime East County Resident
- Church and Community Volunteer
Priorities:
- Improve student achievement by focusing on the classroom
- Promote key values such as personal responsibility
- Advocate sound fiscal policies and promote school safety
Robert Shield
40214 votes
17.18%
Ken Sobel
38405 votes
16.41%
- Occupation: Parent/Business Attorney
- Chairman, Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Bond Oversight Committee
- Immediate Past President, Grossmont College Foundation
- Past Chairman, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee
- Juris Doctor, Former Law Professor
- Judge ProTem, Superior Court
- Married to Carole, wife of 22 years
Priorities:
- Academic Excellence
- Fiscal Responsibility, Balanced Budget
- Fair, Open & Transparent Process-All Stakeholders involved
Shari L. Groce
37317 votes
15.94%
- Occupation: Aerospace Engineer/Manager
- ASEET Purdue University
- BSEL Chapman University
- Citizen-at-large Santee Community Oriented Policing Committee
Priorities:
- Increase interest in and test scores for Math and Science.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility in order to increase funding for extra curricular activities.
- Increase parental involvement.
Andrew John "Andy" Sundstrom
30604 votes
13.08%
- Occupation: School Operations
- President California School Emplyees Association (CSEA) Lemon Grove
- East County Regional Representative for CSEA
Priorities:
- Safety
- Academics
- Fiscal Solvency
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Official Information
- Grossmont Union High School District
Candidate Forums
- Thursday October 5, 11:15am
- Helix Charter High School Little Theatre, 7323 University Av, La Mesa; Co-Sponsors: LWV of East San Diego County, AAUW La Mesa-El Cajon, Helix’s Government Classes
- Monday October 9, 7:30pm
- La Mesa City Hall, 8130 Allison Av, La Mesa; Co-Sponsors: LWV of East San Diego County, AAUW La Mesa-El Cajon
- Tuesday October 17, 6:30pm
- Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Bl, Alpine; Sponsor: Alpine High School Citizens Committee
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