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Rachel P. Puno
10,256 votes
28.7%
      Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Attorney
 - Legal counsel for Applied Materials, Inc.
 - Internal Vice-President, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California
 - Recipient of the Wiley H. Manuel award from the California Bar Association for Pro Bono Legal Services
 - Former associate with Hanson Bridgett, et al (2000-2002) and Gordon & Rees (1998-2000)
 - J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, 1997
 - B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1992
  
Priorities:
- Ensure that our students are able to pass the newly instituted exit exam.
 - Implement programs to create partnerships with colleges and universities. 
 - Encourage better communication between teachers, parents and students.
  
Maria S. Luna
9,319 votes
26.0%
      Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Retired Background Investigator
 - school teacher
 - senior counselor
 - master degree education  Administration
 - "A" honor roll  in 1974 San Francisco state university
 - member of the Grand Jury in San Mateo County
 - Member of the Democrat  State central
  
Priorities:
- parents  participation
 - Tutorial  programs
 - Improve the California  Standards  Tests
  
Thomas A. Nuris
8,823 votes
24.7%
- Party: Democrat
 - Occupation: Incumbent
 - 21 years as a Trustee of JUHSD / 5 times Board President
 - Attorney at Law with offices in Daly City since 1979
 - Married with three sons who's ages range from 10 mos old to 9 years old
 - Chairman Daly City Personnel Board
 - Past Drector & President of Chamber of Commerce
 - .Past President Exchange Club
  
Priorities:
- State wide budget cuts require careful budgeting for both the short and long term in order to be able to provide the best education possible.
 - Maintaining a safe and healthy environment at our school so parents can feel good about sending their children to school is a priority.
 - Continue to work with each school to improve test scores and prepare every student to successfully pass the upcoming State Exit Examination.
  
Rolito M. "Rolly" Recio
7,392 votes
20.7%
      Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
 - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
 - Former Member of Board of Trustees, Jefferson Union High School District
 - Former Commissioner, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
 - Former Commissioner, Daly City Public Library
 - Former Commissioner, Daly City Personnel Commission
  
Priorities:
- I will strongly advocate for collaborative efforts between the high schools and elementary schools to improve our educational system.
 - I will work for strong communication between school and parents to increase the level of motivation for learning.
 - I will devote my time to create tutoring and mentoring programs.
  
  
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Events
 
- Candidates Forum for Jefferson Union High School Board,
 - Thursday, October 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, City Council Chambers, 333 90th Street, Daly City
  - Candidates Forum
 - Monday, October 21, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Jefferson Elementary School District Office Board Room, 101 Lincoln Ave., Daly City
  
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