League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 6

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Experience, Special Education, Charter Schools Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What experience and training would you bring to this office? Answer from Angie M. Cardoza: I have raised two children, and understand the education challenges from the inside (as a parent), and outside (as an investigator on the Civil Grand Jury and as a long term small business owner/operator). As a business owner in our community, I understand what it takes to run a successful operation which is efficient and keeps spending in check. I also know what skills that businesses are looking for in new graduates. I believe I can also leverage my business contacts in the community to work together with the COE, K-12, and Community Colleges to help close the acheivement gap. When I was on the Civil Grand Jury, concerns raised often led our investigations to uncover cases of questionable, excessive, and redundant spending within the County. I would bring the same thorough analysis to the COE board and expertise on how to scrutinize spending practices and improve services. 2. What changes if any would you recommend in the county's special education program? Answer from Angie M. Cardoza: No changes recommended but we need to ensure we maintain the programs that are truly needed by the community. 3. What should be the role of the County Board of Education in regard to charter schools? Answer from Angie M. Cardoza: The Board should review that charter schools follow and meet the required criteria, and are set up for success. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. Answers must not refer directly or indirectly to another candidate. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.