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Diane J. Vranes
15,387 votes
43.2%
- Occupation: incumbent/educator/parent
- High School District Board Member/Trustee & former President
- BA & California Teaching Credential, SFSU
- Masters in Language and Literacy near completion
- Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential near completion
- Masters in Boardsmanship, CSBA
- Mother of 6 District graduates
Priorities:
- Continue raising academic achievement standards for every student, with curriculum aligned with State Standards.
- Continue providing safe, state-of-the-art learning & teaching environments for all.
- Continue maintaining sound, prudent fiscal management with strong reserves.
Marcia Cohn-Lyle
13,962 votes
39.2%
- Occupation: Incumbent/Retired Educator/Parent
- MA in English as a Second Language - SFSU
- Masters in Governance; Masters in Boardsmanship
- State Delegate, California School Board Association; Past President, County School Boards Association
- Eight (8) years experience on Governing Board, twice as President
- Retired from 25 years of teaching in SMUHSD. 3 children and 1 granddaughter, graduates of the district
- Community Service Leadership Roles: American Association of University Women; San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Leadership Team
Priorities:
- To raise the level of performance of the lowest 25% of students to compete in world job market
- To oversee construction on all 6 campuses until bond money is expended
- To develop many joint agreements with cities and businesses to the benefit of all citizens
Joseph A. Granata
6,309 votes
17.7%
- Occupation: Community Activist/College Student
- Student at Foothill College
- Member, Foster City Education Advisory Committee
- Member, Ad Hoc Community Wall of Fame Committee, 2002 and 2003
- Long time resident of Foster City
Priorities:
- I will advocate a challenging curriculum that will raise achievement
- I will support more options for high school
- independent thoughtful proces for major decisions, No rubber stamps.
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- San Mateo Union High School District Candidates Forum
Thursday, 16 October 2003
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Hillsdale High School, Room #223 - San Mateo
- sponsored by Aragon PTSA
moderated by League of Women Voters
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