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Dave Pine
 
16,941 votes
33.9%
- Occupation: President, Burlingame School Board / Parent / Businessman
 - As a Burlingame School Board member, I helped the District maintain a strong financial position, improve academic programs, and increase test scores.
 - Co-Chaired the successful $298 million facilities bond campaign (Measure M) to upgrade the San Mateo Union High School District's campuses.
 - Former President, San Mateo County School Boards Association.
 - Served as an education policy advisor for a gubernatorial candidate.
 - Previously Vice President and General Counsel for three publicly traded Silicon Valley companies.
 - Dartmouth College, BA; University of Michigan JD
  
Priorities:
- Watchdog all expenses and return the District to fiscal health.
 - Make sure the District's construction projects are managed responsibly and within budget.
 - Effectively serve our diverse student population by expanding vocational training, technology and science offerings, and foreign languages.
  
 
Stephen E. Rogers
 
12,440 votes
24.9%
- Occupation: Businessman/Finance Professional
 - MBA in Finance and Accounting
 - Buidget Advisory Committe, San Mateo Union High School District
  
Priorities:
- Restore Financial Credibility to the District operations
 - Provide effective oversite and governance on construction projects
 - Increase academic alternatives for students
  
Diane J. Vranes
 
11,965 votes
23.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent/educator/parent
 - Trustee/Governing Board Member/former President 3 times
 - BA & California Teaching Credential, SFSU
 - Masters in Education degree, SFSU
 - CA Reading Specialist
 - Masters in Boardsmanship and Governance, CSBA
 - Mother of 6 District Graduates
  
Priorities:
- Continue raising academic achievement standards, aligned with State Standards.
 - Provide safe, state-of-the-art learning, teaching, and work environments.
 - Insist on prudent fiscal management with strong  budget reserves.
  
Donald S. Havis
 
8,664 votes
17.3%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher - Administrator
 - BA and MA from San Francisco State University
 - General Secondary & Special Ed. Credentials
 - Vice President - Peace Action of San Mateo County
 - Past member - County Council of the Green Party of San Mateo County
  
Priorities:
- Conscientious, experienced-based oversight of all decisions having financial and/or educational impact.
 - I bring a progressive perspective to the Board--Student centered, motivated learners engaged in critical thinking.
 - "Education is not about filling a bucket.  It is about lighting a fire."
  
  
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Events 
 
- Candidates' Forum 
 - Monday, 22 October 
 - 8:10 - 9:15 pm 
 - San Mateo-Foster City Schools District Board Room, 1170 Chess, Foster City 
     
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