League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Sacramento County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Board Member; Natomas Unified School District Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 30 4:14pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (46/46) (77 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.19%, 30,979 Under Votes 0.19%, 144 Over Votes 0.19%)

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. 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% Occupation: Cashier Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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