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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Gilroy Unified School District Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (41/41)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Fred Tovar Click here for more information about this candidate 9,458 votes 27.58%

  • Occupation: College Administrator/Educator
  • Stanford University - Director of Student Affairs
  • Stanford University - Asst. Director of Admissions
  • Stanford University - Civic Activism Instructor
  • Former San Jose/Evergreen College Trustee
  • Alumni -Leadership Gilroy Class of 2008
  • Member/Volunteer - Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, Garlic Festival
Priorities:
  • Create strong public schools so all children have access to quallity education.
  • Collaboration with staff and with our community
  • Fiscal Responsibility
Rhoda Bress Click here for more information about this candidate 8,317 votes 24.25%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • GUSD Board of Education, 2004-Present
  • GUSD School Board President, 2007-Present
  • GUSD School Board Vice-president, 2006-07
  • Gilroy Education Foundation, Board Representative 2006-Present
  • District Health Council, Board Representative, 2005-Present
  • Five Parent Club Boards
Priorities:
  • Academic Excellence
  • Impacts of No Child Left Behind
  • Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Mark Good Click here for more information about this candidate 8,265 votes 24.10%
  • Occupation: Retired Police Sergeant
  • Attorney at Law
  • Juris Doctorate, Santa Clara University School of Law
  • M.A., Management, University of Phoenix
  • B.S., Criminal Justice, San Jose State University
  • A.S., Administration of Justice, Gavilan College
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
  • Recommitment to Music and Arts Programs
  • Enhanced Vocational Training Opportunities at High School
Jaime Rosso Click here for more information about this candidate 8,259 votes 24.08%
  • Occupation: Incumbent / Businessman
  • Gilroy School Board Trustee since 2001
  • Gilroy Unified Board President -2003-04
  • President-Rosso's Furniture -30 Years
  • Master's in Governance- Calif. School Board Association 2005
  • President's Council- Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Gilroy Chamber of Commerce- Past Board member
Priorities:
  • Maintain District Leadership focus on Improving Student Achievement
  • Providing RESOURCES and Support for Teachers
  • Improved Budget Planning/ Controls and Updated Facilities Stategic Planning

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