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Los Angeles County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
Governing Board Member; South Whittier School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 21 4:55pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (10/10)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Jan Baird Click here for more information about this candidate 481 votes 34.86%

  • Occupation: School Trustee
  • Co-Chair Measure W (1998) & Measure I (2004)
  • 20-year South Whittier Resident
  • Volunteer at elementary & high school level
  • PTA involvement for 20 years
  • Married, three wonderful sons
Priorities:
  • Raise student achievement scores
  • Maintain highly qualified teachers
  • Continue to provide a safe learning environment
Sharon L. Stys Click here for more information about this candidate 399 votes 28.91%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member/Computer Consultant
  • Computer Programmer / Consultant for more than 25 years.
  • B.A. Degree in Management Information Systems.
  • A.A. Computer Science
  • Masters of Governance Training completed.
  • Masters of Boardsmanship Training completed.
  • Director, Region 24 California School Boards Association
Priorities:
  • Increase student achievement for all students and the use of state standards in every classroom.
  • Safe school environment for learning and teaching
  • Encourage parent and community participation
Ivan Tafoya Click here for more information about this candidate 288 votes 20.87%
  • Occupation: Experienced Educator
  • B.A., University of California, Berkeley
  • Proud Parent
Priorities:
  • Raise Academic Standards
  • Strengthen Professional Development
  • Improve Student Nutrition, Health and Safety
Josue Alvarado 212 votes 15.36%
  • Occupation: Parent/Business Owner

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  Official Information

South Whittier School District
District Statistics

GreatSchools.net
Candidate Forum

Monday October 10

  • time: 7:00 pm - South Whittier School District
    8:30pm - Whittier Union High School Board
  • place: Richard Graves Middle School (13243 Los Nietos Rd)
  • conducted by: League of Women Voters of Whittier
News and Analysis

Whittier Daily News

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