League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2011 Election
	Governing Board Member; Culver City Unified School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 18 2:05pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (13/13)

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Nancy D. Goldberg 2,489 votes 34.32% Occupation: Retired English Teacher Two Masters' Degrees from UC Consultant with the College Board Teacher of the Year (5 times) Employed 41 years by CCUSD Chairman of the English Dept. (2) Resident of Culver City since 1962 godberg7@aol.com Priorities: We must always protect of students, first and foremost We must be responsive to parental concerns We must challenge excessive state and federal testing Laura Chardiet 2,188 votes 30.17% Occupation: Educator/Program Coordinator Classroom teacher for 10 years Administers & oversees $15 million adult literacy program--LAUSD Founded the Taste of La Ballona, a healthy food expo, applying for and receiving grants from the California State PTA to support it President, Culver City Council of the PTA's 2009-11 CCUSD Community Budget Advisory Committee, former member Advocate for public education in Sacramento and Washington, DC lchardiet@gmail.com Priorities: I will find creative ways to preserve & expand the arts, athletics, career education, immersion and other programs that make our schools great. I will support teachers & staff in continuing to close the achievement gap and take the strengths of our core curriculum to the next level. I will be a strong, independent voice advocating for our students. Scott Zeidman 2,151 votes 29.66% Occupation: School Board Member (President) Father of two children in Culver City Unified School District (El Marino and CCMS) Attended Farragut, Culver City Junior High School, Graduate of Culver City High School (1980), LMU, UC Davis School of Law Attorney, Businessperson Co-Chair Measure EE Committee Culver City Little League, Volunteer Coach Culver City resident for over 40 years scott.zeidman@laslots.com Priorities: EDUCATION. We must do everything possible to educate our students. With decreasing funds, expertise in budgeting is imperative. COMMUNICATION. We must allow all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, staff members, community members) the opportunity to be heard. STAFFING. We must do everything possible to recruit and retain quality teachers and staff members. Robert "Mr Z" Zirgulis 295 votes 4.07% Occupation: Educator/Entrepreneur/Realtor Masters Business Science CSUN B.A. Public Service UCLAF zirgulisr@yahoo.com Priorities: Find Innovative and Creative ways to Raise Funds for Schools Internship Programs where students get hands on experience Dog Therapy Program to help kids with special needs Gary Abrams 129 votes 1.78% Culver City Educational Foundation 2009 Linwood E. Howe Elementary School VOLUNTEER of the YEAR Business owner 21 years Registered Nurse gabrams@ca.rr.com Priorities: Funding for the District Classroom Support Maintenance of the Districts Property Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Official Information Culver City Unified School District District Statistics EdData.org GreatSchools.org Candidate Forums Wednesday, October 26, 2011 time: 6:45 p.m. place: Actor's Gang Theatre, 9070 Culver Blvd sponsor: Kid Scoop Media moderator: Actor Devon Werkheiser, who plays Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" Wednesday, October 26 time: 12:00 noon place: Culver Hotel sponsor: Culver City Rotary Club Thursday, October 20, 2011 time: 7 pm place: Raintree Community Room sponsor: Raintree Homeowners Association Tuesday October 18, 2011 time: 6:30-9 pm (live); 7-9 pm (video) place: Mike Balkman Council Chambers at City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd co-sponsors: League of Women Voters Culver City Unit; Culver City Council PTA video: Culver City Channel 35 5 pm Tuesday 10/25 5 pm Wednesday 10/26 7 pm Thursday 10/27 7 pm Saturday 10/29 7 pm Sunday 10/30 9 pm Monday 10/31 5 pm Wednesday 11/2 7 pm Thursday 11/3 7 pm Friday 11/4 6 pm Sunday 11/6 5 pm Monday 11/7 Wednesday, October 12, 2011 time: 6:30 pm place: Marycrest Manor, 10664 St.James Dr sponsor: Culver Crest HOA Wednesday September 14, 2011 time: 7:00 pm place: Rotunda Room, Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City sponsor: Culver City Democratic Club Media Interviews Culver City News: Abrams, Chardiet, Goldberg, Zeidman, Zirgulis Culver City Patch: Abrams; Chardiet, Goldberg, Zeidman, Zirgulis Culver City Wave: Abrams, Chardiet, Goldberg, Zeidman, Zirgulis 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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