oceanside school board election

Vista Finance Committee member Vince Hinojosa, Armen Kurdian, an ambassador with the Vista Chamber of Commerce and community advocate Dan ODonnell are on the ballot for the District 4 seat. Dec 20 2022. Not enough people take public transit. Public school students 12,704 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Open meeting laws also prohibit the board from discussing specific employees or their job performance at a public board meeting. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. Im a wife, mom, homeowner and business owner. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. I strongly believe in local control. All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. appId : '348280475330978', In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. I would love to participate on the SANDAG board and lend my common-sense ideas. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. Nelson states, We parents have been taken over by mandates, CRT and Cancel Culture, which has devastating effects on our Schools and the Students ability to learn.. His outrageous agendas like creating a gerrymandered map to eliminate board members he didnt like were passed because the other conservatives on the board felt obligated to support him. Public school students 19,622 Charter school students 113 Percent charter 0.6%. Earlier last year, several sinkholes opened up at Garrison Elementary, and an engineering report found that they resulted from corrosion of the storm drain system. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. In Area 3 on the west side of the district, incumbent Martha Alvarado is matched up against Jen Telles. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. He became Oceansides fire chief in 2016. The board is responsible for making policy, subject to state law, regulations and decisions of the New York State commissioner of education. I want to cut all needles spending and focus on what we need. Earlier this year my opponent voted against exploring an inclusionary housing requirement for all developments. NY. autoLogAppEvents : true, Neither Pamintuan nor Emerald has experience working with education. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belong to local voters or their representatives. Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. There is neither last-mile feasibility nor strong demand from the residents to transition to Public Transit. , which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. Todd Maddison is a parent advocate who works part time as a data analyst and previously worked as director of service for Tweeter Entertainment, as the CEO of a television repair company, and as a project manager for Toshiba. I dont see these approaches as mutually exclusive. Fernandez was appointed to the board in 2021. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. js.id = id; Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. If elected, I will foster positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure our students have equitable opportunities to succeed and our schools have the resources necessary to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging place for all students to learn, grow, and pursue their passions. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. Oceanside Unified has struggled with financial distress in recent years, and was ranked at risk of financial failure, according to a state agency that helps school districts manage business issues. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: , who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and. Here is a review of the candidates in our ten largest school districts and the County Office of Education. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. I believe a smart city councilman lets the residents opinions be a part of the solutions. Encinitas has a participation problem. Patrick Batten a former Marine and San Diego City council candidate is endorsed by the Republican Party and his web page lists several known Republican Politicians including Darrell Issa as supporters. N.S. An industry-crafted ballot initiative approved by voters in a nearby city allows the widespread location of dispensaries. We keep pushing our workforce further away from jobs to find affordable housing while complaining about the greenhouse gases those commutes produce. The use of R-30 by right upzoning with the preposterous presumption of affordability has unleashed a torrent of luxury apartment complexes without proper environmental review, adverse impact mitigation or necessary infrastructure development which in some cases puts public safety in jeopardy. He has also served on the Oceanside Education Found-ation and has written guest columns about local history that appeared inThe Oceanside/ Island Park Herald. Prior to 1936, students who lived in coastal North County attended high school in Oceanside.In January 1936, the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Green Valley, and Olivenhain voted in favor to form a new high school district. This led me to my platform; politics second, COMMUNITY FIRST. Unlike other candidates, I am not accepting any donations. In Area 3, Incumbent Stacy Begin is running unopposed. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Deferred maintenance and delayed purchases might provide a temporary relief in reducing costs, but this practice can lead to more expensive long-term consequences when conducted on a routine basis. This will be his first election. RSU #13 / Board Together, we are embarking on Schools of Our Future 2.0, our educational plan in which we are charting a course to excellence through Relationships, Proficiencies, and Pathways! Based on the recommendations of staff, the planning commission, and the impact on our Climate Action Plan I would have listened to our community, sided with our experts, and voted against this project. Teacher Nancy Jennings has been endorsed by the Democratic Party for this seat. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. I know our city could have better utilized those funds to meet our communitys needs. I fully support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative that seeks to preserve Carlsbads ability to shape local growth, preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and require developers to produce more affordable housing and contribute to the costs associated with new housing. He also is active in St. Anthony's Church, and has served as a coordinator of the North Shore University Hospital's Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk as well as other charity events. In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. Area 3 includes Bonita and Eastlake. OFFICIAL FINAL ELECTION RESULTS Voter Turnout 54.2% Ballots Cast 1,043,490 Mail Ballots 939,102 Vote Center Ballots 104,388 Registered Voters 1,925,738 Precincts Reporting 100% Fully Reporting 2,718 Total Precincts 2,718 List Slideshow Filter Races Showing 229 of 229 contests GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) SECRETARY OF STATE Communities will vote for the uncontested school board positions and school budgets on May 21. 25-Yr Resident. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. Since returning to San Diego, she has spent the last 12 years working at Jewish Family Services. version : 'v3.0' I will never defund the police. Southern CA transit ridership steadily declined from 2000-2015 and fell further in the pandemic. In Area 4, Raquel (Rockie) Alvarez, the incumbent, works at Amador repair services and has been engaged in education studies at Grand Canyon University since 2019. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Public transit is important but there are so many other competing priorities. Many of the current city council have been appointed so they were put in to vote 5-0 on pretty much everything that Im against. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. }; Running for the Board of Education: Candidates for the board must be qualified voters of the district and must file a nominating petition with the district clerk no later than 30 days prior to the annual election. In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. Oceanside Schools YouTube Channel Meeting Dates We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. for the District 2 seat. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. I support local control because it empowers voters. autoLogAppEvents: true, [emailprotected], www.cindycremona4mayor.com. Although Wichmann does not have any formal training or experience in education, her 24 years on the Oceanside Unified school board vests her with on the job training. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. The Vista City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new voting maps that shift about 1,700 residents from District 3 to District 4. He teaches communications and San Diego City College. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. He is listed as a being endorsed along with Alvarez by the Democratic Party. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Mike has been endorsed by Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Jack Feller, Oceanside City Councilmen Ryan Keim and Christopher Rodriguez, OUSD Board Members Eleanor Evans, Raquel Alvarez, and Stacy Begin, the Oceanside Teachers Association, and many more. Public comments in regards to items on the Board of Education's meeting agendas will be taken in person only. Very bad decision. Other larger local government agencies provide the majority of social services. Increased engagement with parents, guardians and staff helps to put into perspective the data collected. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. My 25 years of experience in public education inspired my dedication to high expectations for all students, including Special Education and English Language Learners. There should be a happy medium. Ten candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council, including the mayor, while six are running for three seats on the Board of Trustees for the Carlsbad Unified School District. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22). The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. Flaco, Cordova named AAUW Girls of the Month for February Carlsbad Current Argus, Carlsbad middle schoolers visit mobile energy learning unit Carlsbad Current Argus, Four highlights of Eddy County teams in state basketball tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Riverblitz 2023 scheduled for March 4 Carlsbad Current Argus, Eddy County basketball players to watch in state tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. Four challengers have thrown their hats into the ring with no incumbents in the race to represent District 2, which covers Questhaven, La Costa, and Lake San Marcos. Amagansett - Passed 75-15. an Oceanside School District for at least 30 days prior to election Registration: Voter registration shall take place year-round between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays in the District Clerk's office at 145 Merle Avenue, except during the five days prior to any school district election. The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. She is supported by the Democratic Party. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. COMMUNITY FIRST! Additionally, over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates at different levels of government, including federal, state, municipal/county and school boards. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. Voters in Del Mar elect council members via an at-large system with no district areas. Its important for us to come together to protect our town! We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. 50th District: Corey Gustafson 51st District: Stan Caplan 52nd District: Tyler Geffeney CA State Senate 18th District: Alejandro Galicia 32nd District: Kelly Seyarto 38th District: Matt Gunderson 40th District: Brian Jones CA State Assembly 74th District: Laurie Davies 75th District: Marie Waldron 76th District: Kristie Bruce-Lane I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. I wont ignore the obvious: crime has become a problem in Encinitas. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, College union continues push for fair contracts, Young students write Valentines letters for Veterans, Elmont school board president questioned about bus use, Lynbrook High student business leaders excel, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. Affordable housing, homelessness and the environment/natural resource management are linked. It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. , 1 million county residents have a new district. Police, fire and paramedic services should be tailored to meet the needs of the community, based on characteristics unique to each neighborhood and areas of focus. Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. Bayport-Blue Point - Passed . McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. A detailed map of the trustee areas is available for download. Shea previously served as head teacher for the Juvenile Court Schools. Not beholden to large donors COMMUNITY FIRST! No more free rooms or parking spots unless they commit to get better. Homelessness is up by 49%. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. Her campaign page notes that professionally she is Managing Executive Director of Development in Health Sciences at UC San Diego. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. She was first elected to the council in 2018. xfbml: true, Those spending plans cover the 2021-22 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. I understand the need for the State to ask cities to do their part around affordable housing, but it is not right for the State to dictate how affordable housing is integrated into the Encinitas landscape. Election 2022: School Board Races October 13, 2022; Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview October 7, 2022; Election 2020: North County's City Council and County Board October 16, 2020 . According to media reports, 1 million county residents have a new district. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. We have council members who play party-politics. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. Sorry about that Frida. At a 5/25/2021 workshop, the City Council declined to evaluate options that would retain local control for operating cannabis dispensaries in the community. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. FB.init({ Shea worked as a special assistant to the county superintendent and was originally appointed to a vacant seat in 2015. The former Cost-Co manager who has no experience or training in education signed up for the position on August 17th the last possible day. Martinez has proposed increasing onsite medical and mental health professionals, while Hemmerling has proposed immediate behavioral health assessments for all inmates and increased support for jail deputies. Our housing policy must require a higher ratio of affordable units to reduce the scale and impacts of supersized projects. A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. Working in schools has helped me gain a deeper understanding of the challenges families and schools currently face and the needs of our community. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. I think Public Transit is my lowest priority because, in Carlsbad, the only modes of Public Transit, busing and rail, are managed by the County, State and Federal levels of government. See our Guide to Board of Education Meetings for more information. He worked in the SUHSD before transitioning to a position at the county board of education. Working people need government to ensure homes and apartments are affordable. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. He has a masters in curriculum and instruction and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. No other information is known about him. Burkholder is the Republican-endorsed candidate and has previously run for state Assembly in 2020 and school board in 2018. I disagreed with the Covid response to businesses that chose to stay open and their patrons. At that time, staff and members of the community will have an opportunity to meet the candidates. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. js = d.createElement( s ); I plan on implementing a program that is working in other cities to reduce our homeless numbers. By comparison, Higa reported $5,685. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. If we are serious about the affordable housing crisis, we need to refine both approaches. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. To protect quality schools and upgrade aging facilities, shall Oceanside Unified School District's measure to: upgrade classrooms for science, technology, engineering, arts, math instruction;. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served. Her opponent Tigran Ghukasyan is a bit of an enigma. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. In the January 2022 meeting, the Board voted on an adjusted map, that was determined to be balanced by the demographer, to serve as the Districts Trustee Area map until the release of the 2030 Census in 2031. Board of Education Elections School Board Elections In the November 2018 elections, voters of the Oceanside Unified School District elected school board members in by-trustee-area elections. This is an organization financed by the Walton Family Foundation, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and the NewSchools Venture Fund none of which are friends of public education. , representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain. Laura Lisi was appointed to the Board of Education in November of 2022 to fill the seat of departing trustee Maryjane McGrath-Mulhern, who resigned. For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. He immediately got endorsed by the Republican Party. Top down zoning can create the kind of patchwork that lowers property values. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Public Safety. And finally, if elected, I will maintain my commitment to provide music, art, sports, and vocational training opportunities so that well-rounded young adults graduate from our schools, college and career ready, and are prepared to take on the challenges of the world, Blessing said. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. Only the Mayor recognized the uncertainty of the economic future and sought to act prudently by temporarily halting spending increases, while the rest of the Council voted to proceed. Most of these issues are high priority. Before the latest ruling, in a letter to the Oceanside board of trustees, superintendent and district staff on March 29, the Oceanside chapter of that group also cited concern with school funding and wrote: "Many OUSD parents are quite frankly disgusted by your dismissive actions taken this school year. Rooftop panels or solar farms? He may be the MAGA candidate. Also on the ballot is Measure J, which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. Despite the historically low voter turnout, we organized our neighbors, activated District 1 voters, and I was elected, as a first-time candidate, to represent the newly created District 1. November marks the first time in 12 years that Bill Gore, who retired earlier this year, will not be on the ballot for the countys top law enforcement seat. Audit property and sales tax revenue returns. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. In 2022, the Encinitas City Council could see a significant shift, as Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Deputy Mayor Joe Mosca will not be seeking re-election on Nov. 8. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { Oceanside Unified School District board members met on July 21 to discuss the district's learning plan for the fall. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. We need a housing inventory that has enough diversity to provide an option of people that work in Encinitas to live here. Mrs. Schoell is a long-time PTA member and leader, eventually heading up PTA Council, and has received many accolades including the PTA Heart and Soul award. Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. Robin retired from the fire service after 45 years this summer. I will bring the same proven leadership skills to City Council and the same kinds of results for District 4 that I have demonstrated to the communities I serves today: OTC, Encinitas RRD, and St. Andrews. NO new property, sales, or mileage taxes! Cody Peterson is an anthropology lecturer at University of California San Diego and a well-known environmentalist. On 2/9/21 the County Board of Supervisors voted against adding law enforcement officers as a priority under the vaccination tier system to receive a Covid 19 vaccination. Local elected officials are responsive to voters, who have the right to appear before them when making decisions, a right you do not have at the state legislature. My campaign theme of One Carlsbad is the idea of local Carlsbad people who are tired of the current climate of partisan bickering over past issues. I am the sole Mayoral Candidate that supports this in San Marcos. Mrs. Schoell and her husband Gary raised two sons who attended Oceanside schools and graduated as valedictorians. Board of Education Overview: The Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected to three-year terms. The spending plan . The city and. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. Since 1999, the Green has served as a gathering place for Oceansiders to enjoy school and civic activities. Very disappointing. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. I believe our council members that supported this was towing the party line. My position on increasing safety is supporting our police officers, prevention, transparency, and communication. The grade six Project Extra classes at Schools #5 and #8, under the direction of teachers Kristin Stea (School #5) and Sheila Gunther (School #8), have for the second year in a row been named New York State finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. This election brings a big change for Sweetwater.

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