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John K. Curiel
5,670 votes
21.02%
- Occupation: Law Enforcement Officer
- Father of children that attend schools in the Westside School District
- C.S.U.N Graduate
- Sworn Peace Officer
- Union Negotiator
- Taxpayer Advocate
- Classroom Volunteer
Priorities:
- Restore 20 to 1 Student Teacher Ratios/ Class Size Reduction (CSR).
- Develop a 5-10 year comprehensive plan to mitigate student population growth in the Westside.
- Eliminate Wasteful Spending.
Linda Kaye Jones
5,151 votes
19.09%
- Occupation: Parent/Educator/Businesswoman
- Married to Robert Jones 25 years and mother of 4 daughters
- 8 years teaching in the AV public schools
- CA Education Specialist credential and Masters in Special Education
- 15 yrs. nursing experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse
- B.A. Urban Studies emphasizing community/economic development
- Small Business Owner
Priorities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a fiscally and logistically sound capital facilites program that does not negatively impact student programs
- Stress utnilization of human and financial resources more efficiently
- Maintain Westside Union's reputation of high academic performance
Joan C. Sodergren
4,786 votes
17.74%
Christine LeBeau
4,721 votes
17.50%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Served 12 years as a Westside School Board Trustee.
- 23 years teaching experience at high school, community college and junior high school levels.
- Married 34 years to Tom LeBeau, retired military.
- Raised 3 sons - all Westside and Quartz Hill High School graduates.
- Board Liason to West Antelope Valley Education Foundation (WAVE).
- Corresponding Secretary Antelope Valley School Boards Assocciation.
Priorities:
- Continue to provide a high quality education for all Westside students.
- Maintain fiscal solvency in spite of state budget cutbacks.
- Develope a 5/10/15 year facilities plan to build new schools necessary for our increasing enrollment..
Steven P. "Steve" DeMarzio
3,777 votes
14.00%
- Occupation: Parent/Engineer/Manager
- B.S. - Comp Sci/Math - 1982
- U.S. Air Force Veteran - 12.5 years
- Raising two children - both Westside students
- PTA Honorary Service Award 2002, 2003
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2003-2005
- Westside Union Volunteer Recognition 2004-2005
Priorities:
- Long-term Financial Stability of School District
- Facilities Built/Updated in a Timely and Cost-Effective Manner
- Top Quality Education for Students
JP "Paul" Cramer
2,873 votes
10.65%
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