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Amy M. Funt
3,912 votes
30.47%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Current Carmel Unified Board President, having served 8 years on the Board.
- Chair, Joint Powers Board for county-wide Special Education services.
- Proud parent of two Carmel Unified students.
- B.A. cum laude from Boston University; M.A. Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College; Masters in Governance from California School Board Assn.
- Ran highly successful 2005 school bond campaign that raised $21.5 million for critically needed facilities across the District.
- Time-Life/HBO marketing background; 14-year community volunteer who has served on several local non-profit boards.
Priorities:
- Ensure academic success for all students, providing college and career readiness.
- Hire and nurture the very best teachers.
- Protect the fiscal stability of the District while funding school priorities.
Marcy Rustad
3,325 votes
25.90%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- CUSD Board Member
- Executive Positions all Parent Clubs/PTAs - Elementary/Middle/High School
- Involvement in Community Organizations - National Charity League, SPCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts
- Small Business Owner - OMP Research Serving Schools and Businesses
- Masters in Governance - Awarded by California School Board Association
- B.S. and M.B.A. in Business Administration (magna cum laude)
Priorities:
- Ensure that sutdents are fully prepared as they progress through each phase of education, thus preparing them for job, career, or college.
- Motivate district leadership to employ state-of-the-art technogy to enhance student learning and district effectiveness.
- Remain diligent regarding the fiscal responsibility and accountability of the board to the taxpayers who fund CUSD schools.
Annette (Yee) Steck
3,236 votes
25.21%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- 14 years on the Carmel School Board.
- 23 years as financial advisor to California school districts, cities, and counties.
- Instructor for the California School Boards Association Masters in Governance Program.
- I teach Board Members throughout the State of California in the areas of School District Finance and Collective Bargaining.
- B.A. in Economics, Magna Cum Laude with College Honors from UCLA.
Priorities:
- Use expertise and experience to ensure the District's financial health.
- Attract and retain the most qualified teachers.
- Support the District's focus on student learning and achievement.
Richard C. Kreitman
2,365 votes
18.42%
- Occupation: Financial Advisor
- Stanford University BA
- Cornell University MA
- Former Board Member: FOCUS Foundation, Middle and River School PTAs
- Served and Co-Chaired on District academic committees
- Scout Leader, Carmel Youth Baseball Coach
Priorities:
- Academic Excellence at all levels in the Carmel School District
- Creating an academic culture at Carmel High School and Carmel Middle School, a culture that respects and celebrates academic success.
- Raising academic goals, standards, requirements, performance, and future success at Carmel High School.
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