Candidates
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Mae Thomas
2,555 votes
15.99%
 
Satra D. Zurita
2,524 votes
15.80%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Compton Unified School District
  
 
Margie N. Garrett
1,979 votes
12.39%
 
Marjorie A. Shipp
1,858 votes
11.63%
Paulette Simpson-Gipson
 
1,818 votes
11.38%
Priorities:
- To work on behalf of the students.
 - To bring transparency to the budget.
 - To work with the elected officials and staff to ensure a quality education for our children.
  
Joel Estrada
 
1,545 votes
9.67%
- Occupation: Incumbent/Governing Board Member
 - Corporate Director of Public Affairs
 - Bachelors Degree - Law, Jurisprudence & Social Thought (Amherst College, Amherst, MA)
 - Juris Doctor Candidate (Loyola Law School, Evening Division)
 - Member - Compton Union Council PTA
 - Alumni - Compton Unified School District
 - Married to Maria Estrada (Dominguez HS c/o 1999)
  
Priorities:
- Greater Student Academic Achievement
 - Greater Accountability at all District Levels
 - Fiscal Responsibility
  
Deatra M. Handy
 
1,025 votes
6.42%
- Occupation: Human Services Administrator
 - Bachalors Degree in Sociology
 - Masters Degree in Public Policy Administraton
 - Child Development Supervisor, Shields For Families
 - Administrator, Zenith Foster Family Agency
 - Social Worker, Bright Future Foster Family Agency
 - Founder, Daughters of the Queen Ministries
  
Priorities:
- Stronger partnerships with parents and community leaders.
 - Higher test scores and graduation rates.
 - Student mentoring programs with potential employers.
  
Tomas Carlos
985 votes
6.17%
- Occupation: Business Administrator
  
Joseph L. Lewis
729 votes
4.56%
- Occupation: Community College Educator
  
Willie D. Carson
 
554 votes
3.47%
- Occupation: Retired Director
  
Priorities:
- Understands the urgency to create a safe environment.
 - A strong advocate for quality education and staff development.
 - Focus on moving forward in unity to educate our children.
  
Nydja A. Quarles
404 votes
2.53%
  
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Official Information 
 
- Compton Unified School District 
  
District Statistics
 
- EdData.org 
 - GreatSchools.net 
   
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