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Orange County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Board Member; Huntington Beach Union High School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 28 11:40am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (191/191)
17.7% Voter Turnout (640,358/1,424,216)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Kathleen S "Kathy" (Stirling) Iverson Click here for more information about this candidate 36,707 votes 22.4%

  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • 2010-2014 Governing Board Member for Huntington Beach Union H.S.D.
  • 1990-1996 Governing Board Member for Westminster School District
  • 1972-2008 Science/Math Teacher Westminster H.S.
  • 2001 State Assembly Recognition "Science Teacher of the Year"
  • 1994 Soroptomist International Woman of Distinction
  • 1989 Orange County Teacher of the Year
Priorities:
  • Public schools must provide all students with a high quality well rounded education
  • Schools must be safe and welcoming to all students
  • The school board must assure that district moneys are spent in accordance with the HBUHSD "Strategic Plan."
Bonnie Castrey Click here for more information about this candidate 36,253 votes 22.1%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach Union High School District
  • Mediator/Arbitrator/Factfinder
  • BSN; PHN; JD Lifetime Teaching credentials in Health Sciences and Business
  • Lifetime Achievement Award LERA
  • Past Chair and Member Federal Service Impasses Panel (Federal Appointment)
  • Former Commissioner Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  • Adjunct Professor Western State University College of Law
Priorities:
  • Increase community outreach and involvement
  • Continue improving quality educational programs, including the Arts
  • Proactively manage district finances through the state's fiscal recovery
Duane A. Dishno Click here for more information about this candidate 33,069 votes 20.1%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach Union High School District
  • Retired Teacher, Principal, Superintendent
  • Involved District and community resident for more than 40 years
  • PTA Golden Oak Award Recipient
  • PTSA and Educational Foundation Member
  • Past President, HBCSD Educational Foundation
  • Past President, American Heart Association, Huntington-Valley Division
Priorities:
  • Focus on academic excellence and graduate students prepared for college or career
  • Promote local control and outreach to parents and community
  • Ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining accountability to taxpayers
Cathey Ryder Click here for more information about this candidate 26,581 votes 16.2%
  • Occupation: Retired Educator/Mother
  • High School Educator for 37 years
  • 2014 One OC Spirit of Volunteerism Honoree
  • President UCI Town and Gown
  • Treasurer CalRTA Division 77
Priorities:
  • Prepare today's students for tomorrow's jobs
  • Ensure equal access for all students
  • Use budget wisely to ensure that both students and teachers have the tools needed for success
Janis Mantini Click here for more information about this candidate 16,570 votes 10.1%
  • Occupation: Retired Program Manager
  • BS Aerospace Engr., Penn State MBA Pepperdine
  • Retired Executive-The Boeing Company, 32 year career
  • Fellow Society of Women Engineers
  • Outstanding Engineering Alumni Penn State 2011
  • Chairman Huntington Beach Planning Commission 2012
  • Chairman Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce 2011
Priorities:
  • Oversee implementation of Smarter Balanced Testing and Common Core Curriculum
  • Meet financial obligations of district
  • Ensure safe and well maintained campuses
Matthew Westwell 14,990 votes 9.1%
  • Occupation: Entrepreneur/Businessman

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