Candidates
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Robert H. Griffin
15,816 votes
26.6%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Served two previous terms on Board
- Certified public accountant (20years experience)
- Member of Rotary Club
- Served on numerous non-profit boards
- Served on Foster City Audit Committee
- Junior Achievement volunteer
Priorities:
- To insure a sound fiscal footing to build academic achievement
- To complete the District's modernization program as we represented to the voting public
- To recruit and retain the best teachers and to build a support system for them
Bill Prewett
13,946 votes
23.5%
- Occupation: Retired College Teacher
- SMUHSD Trustee 1993-1997
- Member of Academic Senate - CCSF
- B.A. English Literature
- Masters Degree
Priorities:
- Maintaining high scholastic standards
- Strong evaluations of teachers and administrators
- Developing a rich curriculum
Peter H. Hanley
10,342 votes
17.4%
- Occupation: Business Management Consultant
- 25 years experience in business and government
- 5 years volunteer teacher, SMUHSD, Junior Achievement
- 15 years strategic planning experience, including as a director at Institute for the Future, Menlo Park
- U.S. Embassy, Commercial Attache, Beijing, China
- M.A. International Affairs, Geo. Washington University
- Board Member, Commonwealth Club of California, Silicon Valley; WildAid (International Wildlife Conservation)
Priorities:
- Reform the high school model so that it serves all students, not just those at the top.
- Assure a diploma means competence in reading, writing, and mathematics for every graduate.
- Link high school more closely with work, especially in the junior and senior years. Establish specialized academies with internships in business.
Fel Anthony Amistad
9,215 votes
15.5%
- Occupation: Parent/Finance Manager
- Co-Chair Finance California Health Initiatives CHI
- JayCees Dist 17 President 1990-1/League of Women Voters Member
- BA Stanford University 1982 MBA Univ of Phoenix
- Lions Club-Golden Gate Chapter member/San Mateo Chamber of Commerce
- PTA Member George Hall Elementary School/math tutor volunteer
- San Mateo Citizens Academy Graduate/Special Olympics Member
Priorities:
- Improve teacher retention, continue advanced training, and recruitment ; improve school-sports facilities and libraries
- Ensure scholastic excellence for students who must be given importance first
- Ensure that the District improves all schools with ample priority given to students
Alberto Armas "Al" Tovar
7,936 votes
13.3%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Former SMUHSD Community Liaison
- Security Consultant
Priorities:
- Increase graduation rates
- Keep high schools safe for our children
- Reduce class size
Joseph A. Granata
2,133 votes
3.6%
- Occupation: Sales
- Graduate; Hillsdale High School, 2000
- Worked in Drama Productions at Hillsdale High School
- Assisted teaching in acting class at Hillbarn Theater
- Secretary, Foster City Education Committee
- Student, College of San Mateo
- Director, Acting Class Project, Hillsdale High School
Priorities:
- To represent the community, listening to their concerns before making decisions.
- Lowering the class size in all subjects to improve student test scores.
- Working with current board members, and surrounding cities to make affordable housing available to our teachers and staff.
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