- Occupation: Board Member, Newark Unified School District
 - 25 year resident of Newark
 - Experience in developing and multi-million dollar budgets
 - Three College Degrees: MBA, Engineering, and Mass Communication
 - Four Children in NUSD Schools
 - Answered over 1,000 emails and phone calls while on the School Board
 - CHeck out: Charlie Mensinger for School Board on Facebook
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Achieve Balanced Budget in an Intelligent manner that best suits Students and NUSD Employees
 - Achieve high academic standards through a balanced curriculum focusing on achievement and character
 - Strengthen relationship with teacher and classified staff in order to retain our world class employees
  
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- California State Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico
 - David Smith, Mayor & Newark City Council
 - Newark Planning Commission
  
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- Fiscal Crisis
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Now, more than ever, Newark requires board members with experience and expertise in reading, developing, and managing budgets -- I am that person
 - Test Scores
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Test Scores have increased 45 points in the last five years; 31 at Newark Junior High School and 12 at Newark Memorial just last year. However, I believe they do not reflect to true extent of our children's learning.
 - Community Support
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In the eight years I have served the Newark community, I have personally answered over 95% emails sent to the entire board and all that were sent directly to me. I believe that an elected official represents the community and we are obligated to address the issues brought to out
  
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