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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Diego County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Petra E. Barajas

Candidate for
Board Member; Sweetwater Union High School District; Seat 4

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Realtor/Broker
  • In 1955 A Home Front Hero for America's Freedom fighting a perilous fight of ill health, financial burden, raising a daughter alone.
  • In 1960 became an U.S. citizen, pledging allegiance to our country, U.S. of America.
  • In 1969 National School District Head Start Chairwoman, HUD's Federal Program for underprivileged children.
  • 1974 Business Woman Editor-Publisher of Sports Super Spark Magazine.
  • 1975 South Bay Cities Board of Realtors Equal Rights Committee.
  • In 1994-1996 in advisory capacity when required while participant in political legislative committees in Washington D.C.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • The primary responsibilities of the board are to set a direction for the district
  • Provide a structure by establishing policies
  • Ensure accountability
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Key Endorsements
  • Richard E. Orton, Associate Director, Project Head Start
  • Haley Barbour, Chairman, Republican National Ccommittee
Position Papers
The Board
School districts and county offices of education are governed by boards, not by individual trustees. While understanding their separate roles, the board and superintendent work together as a "governance team." This team assumes collective responsibility for building unity and creating a positive organizational culture in order to govern effectively.
 
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