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San Mateo County, CA November 5, 2013 Election
Board Member; San Carlos School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 15 5:15pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (22/22)
25.4% Voter Turnout (91,335/359,535)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Carol Elliott Click here for more information about this candidate 2,845 votes 29.7%

  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
  • San Carlos School District Trustee, 2012-present
  • San Carlos Education Foundation Board Member 2006-10
  • White Oaks Elementary PTA Board & Site Council
  • Central Middle School PTA Board & Site Council
  • Former Non-profit Executive Director
  • Sequoia High School Education Foundation Board Member 2011-present
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Transparency & Accountability
  • Communication
Kathleen Farley Click here for more information about this candidate 2,785 votes 29.1%
  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
  • San Carlos School District Trustee, 2012-present
  • Central Middle School and White Oaks Parent
  • GM & EVP, UniversityNow a Higher Education Social Venture Start-up
  • Over 14 years of experience leading cross-functional high tech teams
  • Middle School Teacher, Long Beach, CA; Teach For America
  • MA Education & MBA from Stanford University
Priorities:
  • Educational excellence - whole child development and 21st century learning
  • Fiscal responsibility and accountability
  • Improving communication between the board, the district, staff, parents, and the community
Nicole Marie Bergeron Click here for more information about this candidate 2,555 votes 26.7%
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
  • My three daughters have gone to White Oaks and CMS
  • I went to Brittan Acres and CMS
  • I have a Joint Degree in Law & Public Policy
  • I've served on 10+ community boards
  • My husband, Ted Lempert, and I made San Carlos our home in 1993
  • Former Foundation President and non-profit ED
Priorities:
  • Keep community informed of all construction plans
  • Get board meetings streamed and create timely, accessible minutes
  • Provide outstanding professional development on Common Core
Sarah Stiefel Click here for more information about this candidate 1,389 votes 14.5%
  • Occupation: Elementary School Parent
  • Current Heather School Parent and PTA Member
  • J.D. from Santa Clara University, 2005
  • B.A. from Lafayette College, 1995
Priorities:
  • Compliance, accountability and transparency
  • Inclusive and respectful learning environments, fairness and equality across all settings
  • Oversight of facilities improvement projects to ensure equitable allocation of funds

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  • Candidates' Forum
  • Tuesday, 8 October
  • 7:00 pm
  • District Office, 1200 Industrial Blvd #9, San Carlos
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