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

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (33/33)

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. Patty Buchanan 5,192 votes 34.27% Occupation: Appointed Governing Board Member, Saratoga Union School District BA in Psychology and Business Administration from Baylor University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with BCLAD Emphasis from SJSU Spanish teacher at Redwood Middle School (2006-2007) English Learners Instructional Aid at Argonaut and Saratoga Elementary (2007-2008) Veteran SUSD Volunteer (2001-Present) Appointed to Saratoga School Board (April, 2010) Priorities: Focus on learning and achievement for all students Show how district funds are allocated Seek opinions and views of the community in order to make informed decisions Michael A. Gipe 4,507 votes 29.75% Occupation: Governing Board Member, Saratoga Union School District BSEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MBA, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania Eight years experience serving on the Saratoga School Board; Saratoga resident for 23 years Member of the Delegate Assembly, California School Boards Association (CSBA) CSBA Masters in Governance graduate Treasurer, Santa Clara County School Boards Association Priorities: Responsible fiscal management Quality of educational opportunity Transparency and open communication Paige Berardo 3,514 votes 23.19% Occupation: Community Volunteer 2010 Volunteer of the Year, SUSD Association of School District Administrators President, Saratoga Education Foundation 2009-2010 Co-President, Saratoga Education Foundation 2008-2009 Member, SUSD Budget Advisory Committee 2009-2010 Member, SUSD Superintendent's Advisory Council, 2008-2010 Chair, SUSD/SEF Program Advisory Committee, 2008-2010 Priorities: Fiscal responsibility. Maintain SUSDs position of fiscal conservatism without sacrificing excellence An excellent public education by ensuring a well-rounded curriculum to all students and by building greater awareness and participation from parents Ensure a healthy, safe environment in which to learn - socially, emotionally and physically -- to cultivate a passion for learning to last a lifetime Ashley Chao 1,938 votes 12.79% Occupation: Volunteer/Mother Redwood Middle School PTA co-president, current Volunteer with Argonaut PTA and SEF since 2007 Volunteer with annual Lantern Walk since 2008 Volunteer with Foothill PTA during 2007-2008 Master's Degree in Math/Statistics from Penn State University Married, with two children attending local public shcools Priorities: Children First: Exercise fiscal discipline and keep cuts from classrooms. Voice of Parents: Keep the Board's decision making process visible to parents and welcome all feedbacks from our community. School of Excellence: Recruit and retain quality teachers, and promote programs to develope well-rounded students. 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 2 questions on 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 News and Analysis San Jose Mercury News Four candidates chasing three seats on Saratoga school board - 09/20/10 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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