League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Board Member; Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (87/87) (17 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.0%)   Includes 7/7 Precincts in Santa Cruz County as of November 30 2:51pm

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Cynthia Chang 11,840 votes 28.3%    10,900 votes (28.61%) in Santa Clara County    940 votes (24.86%) in Santa Cruz County Occupation: Incumbent CPA/MBA Trustee, LGSJUHSD, 12th year Trustee, SUSD, 4 years Woman of the Year, CA 24th Assembly Dist, 2010 Golden Oak Award, SHS PTSA, 2006 Region 20 Delegate, California School Board Asso. Priorities: Educational Excellence in academic, music, sports and other activities Fiscal responsibility and strong oversight of district spending Development of well-rounded students prepared to work in a global society Douglas M "Doug" Ramezane 11,486 votes 27.4%    10,348 votes (27.17%) in Santa Clara County    1,138 votes (30.10%) in Santa Cruz County Occupation: Retired School Principal 38 years as high school educator: science teacher, department chair, advisor, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal LGHS lead facilities administrator for school renovation with the passage of Measure B Mentor for new school administrators through the New Teacher Center Priorities: Maintain programs to best prepare our students for future college/career plans Recruit and retain highly qualified staff Enhance partnerships with school families and community with open communication and visibility Michele H. Van Zuiden 10,895 votes 26.0%    9,923 votes (26.05%) in Santa Clara County    972 votes (25.71%) in Santa Cruz County Occupation: Incumbent; business executive Los Gatos High School New Millennium Foundation Board Los Gatos Educational Foundation Board Raised over $2 Million for our local schools 28 years of management experience including CEO, currently Executive Director of non profit hospital Parent of Los Gatos High School graduates MBA in Finance/Marketing, UCLA Priorities: Maintain the academic excellence of our high schools while promoting a healthy high school experience for all students Ensure financial stability of the district through new funding sources and shared expense reductions Maintain the number of guidance counselors and current class sizes Neil Green 7,635 votes 18.2%    6,921 votes (18.17%) in Santa Clara County    714 votes (18.88%) in Santa Cruz County Occupation: Sales Director/Parent BSEE, Purdue University MSE/MOT, University of Pennsylvania Board Member - LGHS New Millennium Foundation LGSJUHSD Superintendent Advisory Council School/Classroom Volunteer Children currently in local school districts Priorities: Fiscal accountability while keeping budget cuts as far away from the classroom as possible Preserve a strong core curriculum of classes enriched by the latest technologies and learning methodologies Facilitate greater transparency between the board and the community Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Funding, Instruction, and Future. Events Candidate Forums October 6, 6:30 PM Saratoga Union School District, 7:50 PM Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, 9:00 PM Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustees (cancelled) Saratoga High School Library, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga October 14, 6:30 PM Los Gatos Union School District, 7:50 PM Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustees, 8:30 PM Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Los Gatos High School Library, 20 High School Ct., Los Gatos News and Analysis San Jose Mercury News Los Gatos-Saratoga High School Board candidates face voters in forum - 10/18/10 Four vie for three seats on high school board - 09/13/10 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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