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Susan Heredia
6,321 votes
15.42%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Natomas Unified School District
  
 
Ryan Herche
 
5,844 votes
14.26%
- Occupation: Educator/Legislative Analyst
 - High school debate coach
 - Vice President, National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Sacramento Region Affiliate
 - M.S. in Plant Pathology, UC Davis (2009)
 - B.S. in Biology, University of the Pacific (2006)
  
Priorities:
- Promote student success and address the achievement gap.
 - Expand vocational training opportunities.
 - Start an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Inderkum High School.
  
 
Scott Dosick
5,663 votes
13.82%
- Occupation: Teacher/Parent/Business-Owner
  
Karen Bernal
 
5,225 votes
12.75%
- Occupation: Parent/Community Organizer
 - Parent of a 7th grade student in the Natomas Unified School District
 - Public School Advocate: fighting to keep the "Public" in Public Education
 - Elected member, Democratic Party of Sacramento County Central Committee
 - Chair, Progressive Caucus of the California State Democratic Party
 - Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
 - Born on U.S. military base in Japan, raised in military family. Father is American, Mother is Japanese.
  
Priorities:
- Greater transparency and better Parent / Community involvement in School Board decision making.
 - Restoration of essential curricula and services to all our students, especially those in greatest need.
 - Fighting for equal access to all aspects of educational services for each and every student.
  
Bruce Roberts
 
4,762 votes
11.62%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Natomas Unified School District
 - Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (1992 to Present)
 - MBA, University of San Diego, San Diego CA 1994
 - Bachelor of Science, California State University, Chico CA, 1986
 - School Site Council, Heron K-8, Natomas Unified School District (2005 to 2008)
 - Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, Natomas Unified School District, Chairman (2003-2007)
 - North Natomas Transportation Management Association, Treasurer (2004 to Present)
  
Priorities:
- Continued Improvements in Natomas' Middle and High Schools
 - Increased focus in the subject areas of Math, Engineering, Science and Techology
 - Student Skills for a 21st Century Workforce and College Preparation
  
HK Allen
 
3,937 votes
9.61%
- Occupation: Father/Healthcare Analyst
 - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento
 - Coordinator for Late Night North Highlands
 - Soccer Coach
  
Priorities:
- Develop job training program for students to ensure they graduate with job experience.
 - Secure safety by renewing the contract with Sacramento Police Department which provides Student Resource Office for our schools.
 - Promote projects and program that will increase parent involvement with the schools.
  
Vina Guzman
 
3,360 votes
8.20%
- Occupation: School Finance Director
 - Master's in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
 - Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, University of California, Davis
 - Vice President, Inderkum PTSA; Witter Ranch PTA member
 - Over 10 years experience at California School Boards Association
 - NUSD District/Parent Advisory Council
 - Homeowner and parent of three kids ages 16, 6, and 4
  
Priorities:
- Putting kids first to ensure all kids have equal access to high-quality programs
 - Fiscal accountability and transparency
 - Greater parent/community engagement
  
Briza Trujillo Cardenas
 
2,670 votes
6.51%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
 - School of Education, Universidad National Enrique Guzman y Valle, Lima-Peru, 1982-1987
 - Parent Liason, San Diego State University, 2010
 - Past Chair and current member, NUSD's English Learner Advisory Committee, 2000-present
 - PTA/PTSA President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and School Site Council member in three Natomas schools, 2001-present
 - Member, NUSD District Achievement GAP Committee, 2003
 - Youth soccer coach since 2004
  
Priorities:
- Promote transparent and responsible financial management of the school district.
 - Expand academic and extracurricular program opportunities for all students in our community so they can be college and career ready
 - Break barriers that prevent parents and community members from being involved in our children's education
  
Michael Bedrosian
 
2,363 votes
5.77%
- Occupation: Parent/Retail Manager
 - 2007 Ace Mentor Los Angeles Market
 - 2010 Retailtainment Manager of the Year
 - 2011 Customer Experience Manager of the Year
 - 97% employee approval rating 3 straight year
  
Priorities:
- My primary focus will remain what is in the best interest of our children, teachers, staff and parents in our district
 - I will be certain that all parties are heard from. I will check and double check all issues that arise.
 - I will work to re-establish quality education by maintaining a fiscally responsible budget to ensure improved conditions for our children and staff
  
Josh Baker
763 votes
1.86%
  
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