Candidates
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Victor M. Torres
 
1,131 votes
28.23%
- Occupation: School Teacher
 - M.A. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
 - M.B.A. in  Finance
 - Retired Police Officer-Oakland Police Department
 - Executive Finance Manager-NBC Universal
 - United States Marine Corp
 - Treasurer/Auditor-Castaic/Val Verde AYSO
  
Priorities:
- Fiscally responsible to the community
 - Continue to improve student learning
 - High School built in Castaic
  
 
Laura L. Pearson
1,097 votes
27.38%
 
Susan M. Christopher
 
974 votes
24.31%
- Occupation: Attorney/Educator
 - School Site Council
 - PTA
 - classroom volunteer
 - director / leadership for non-profit mentoring programs for inner-city schools and foster children
  
Priorities:
- making sure everyone's voice is heard
 - reinstating summer school and district-wide bussing
 - advocating for special needs children in our district
  
John Zaring
 
463 votes
11.55%
- Occupation: Event Producer
 - Principal, The Zaring Group, January 2008 - Present
 - President, Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment, 1993-2007
 - BS, Nova Southeastern University, Business (Marketing & Public Relations)
 - Founder, CUBS (Castaic United to Build the School)
 - Campaign Manager, Measure SA ($300M School Bond which provides funding for Castaic High School)
 - Recipient, Wilson High School Distinguished Alumni Award
  
Priorities:
- I pledge to protect the classroom from devastating budget cuts and narrow the achievement gaps between our schools.
 - I will never let emotion trump logic, and I'll bring optimism and energy to my responsibilities.
 - I will ensure that Castaic High is not only built but meets the community's expectations.
  
Seher Awan
 
342 votes
8.54%
- Occupation: Student Support Specialist
 - Castaic Resident for 20 Years
 - Graduate, Castaic Union School District
 - Master of Business Administration, Spring 2010
 - Master of Public Administration, Spring 2010
 - Graduate, Leadership Education in Action Program
 - President, College of the Canyons Classified Senate
  
Priorities:
- Maintain fiscal responsibility in challenging financial times
 - Ensure that every student receives a quality education
 - Continue to recruit and retain the highest quality teachers
  
  
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Official Information 
 
- Castaic Union Elementary School District 
  
District Statistics
 
- EdData.org 
 - GreatSchools.net 
   
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