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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Smart Voter Melissa Baten Caswell

Candidate for
Board Member; Palo Alto Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Dartmouth AB, MBA Degrees
  • PAUSD Parent, 14 years as executive in finance, marketing, and strategy; worked on Wall Street and in local high tech firms.
  • President, Palo Alto PTA Council, 2005-7; Executive VP, Palo Alto PTA Council; President, Duveneck PTA; Leader, Award-winning Katrina Relief program
  • Founding Board Member, Youth Community Service
  • Board Member and Campaign Cabinet, Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
  • Parent Advisory Board, Downtown Children's Center Preschool
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Educational Excellence for All Students: Build Engagement in Learning
  • Strong Fiscal and Strategic Oversight: Ensure Effective Fiscal Management
  • Facilities Planning: Prepare Carefully for Enrollment Growth
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Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Melissa Baten Caswell
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Key Endorsements
  • State Senator Joe Simitian, 11th District
  • Assemblyman Rich Gordon, 21st District
  • Mandy Lowell, former Palo Alto Unified School District Board President
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Official Ballot Statement submitted to the Elections Official
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.melissabatencaswell.org
E-mail: info@melissabatencaswell.org

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