- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
 - Parent of Student in Evergreen Schools
 - Board Member, Homeless Healthcare Advisory Board
 - Adj. Faculty, San Jose State
 - Product Management in high tech software company
 - Volunteer, Homeless feeding programs
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Close the achievement gap by introducing new ways of engaging and teaching the students, such as Project Based Learning.
 - Provide each child with a safe and nurturing environment where the child can learn and achieve their highest potential.
 - Ensure the long term fiscal stability of the School District
  
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Balaji R. Venkatraman
 
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- Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 3
 - Rose Herrera, San Jose Councilmember, District 8
 - Carolyn Clark, Retired Trusteed, Evergreen School District
  
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