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San Mateo County, CA November 3, 2015 Election
Board Member; San Carlos School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 21 8:37pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (19/19)
29.5% Voter Turnout (105,341/357,191)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Eirene Chen Click here for more information about this candidate 4,499 votes 35.9%

  • Occupation: Technology Marketing Executive
  • Former PTA president
  • Long-time community volunteer (SCEF/schools)
  • 20+ year Business Leader (Intuit, Google, Startups)
  • Life-long passion and advocate for public schools
  • Worked to improve Philadelphia and Oakland public schools
  • Masters in Education Policy and MBA, Stanford University
Priorities:
  • I will keep our district focused on delivering truly engaging, personalized learning experiences to challenge each child
  • We must dramatically improve communication between our District and community
  • I will ensure our district is fiscally responsible, and work to secure additional sources of revenue
Michelle Nayfack Click here for more information about this candidate 4,214 votes 33.6%
  • Occupation: Education Policy Researcher
  • Ph.D. in Education Policy
  • 15 years of experience working to improve California public schools
  • Former teacher in Los Angeles, CA
  • School founder
  • 10 years researching best practices in education
  • Committed San Carlos parent at White Oaks School
Priorities:
  • Our teachers, principals and parents need more on-going support to implement new curricula and instructional strategies.
  • I want to increase transparency and improve communication between the district, schools and our community.
  • I will work to secure the long-term financial stability of our district.
Neil Layton Click here for more information about this candidate 2,531 votes 20.2%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • Chair, San Carlos Parks and Recreation Commission
  • Board member, San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League
Priorities:
  • I want to ensure that San Carlos public schools continue to receive adequate funding.
  • Teachers must be offered regular, in-depth training allowing them to grow as professionals.
  • Our schools should provide greater technology-based learning so that early on our children develop the tools to succeed in tomorrow's world.
Peter Tzifas Click here for more information about this candidate 1,303 votes 10.4%
  • Occupation: Civil Engineer
  • BS Civil Engineering
  • Former Chair San Carlos Transportation & Circulation Commission
  • Healthy Cities Tutor
  • School activity volunteer
  • US Marine Veteran
Priorities:
  • build financial reserve and advocate for financial sustainability
  • advocate for reform of school funding
  • Advocate for those whose views are not currently reflected on the School Board

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  • Candidate Forum
  • Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30 pm
  • District Board Room, 1200 Industrial #9, San Carlos
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