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Orange County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Board Member; Fountain Valley School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Christine Allcorn Click here for more information about this candidate 9817 votes 26.7%

  • Occupation: Teacher/Homemaker
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Mother of a 1st grader and preschooler
  • School Volunteer
  • Neighborhood Watch volunteer for 7 years
  • Teacher Trainer for UCLA History-Geography Project
  • Resident of Fountain Valley for 10 years
Priorities:
  • To affect and maintain the high standards and achievements of this district
  • To offer competitive compensation for our teachers and staff so that we continue to attract only the finest people
  • To improve communication between the board and the community through frequent campus visits and meetings with staff and parents.
Joanne Lew Click here for more information about this candidate 9288 votes 25.2%
  • Occupation: President, FVSD Board of Trustees
  • FVSD Governing Board Member, 8 yrs.
  • Community Volunteer, 20 yrs.
  • FVSD "Outstanding Service Award", 1994 * HBUHSD Administrators "Volunteer of the Year Award", 1997
  • Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Director, 12 yrs.
  • National PTA Honorary Life Award * CA State PTA Honorary Life Award
  • Former President - Moiola PTA, Fountain Valley High School PTSA, Huntington Union Council PTA, and FVSD Superintendent Parent Council
Priorities:
  • Continue efficient management of the District's fiscal resources
  • Uphold high academic standards for all students
  • Explore ways to increase employee compensation in order to retain and attract qualified personnel
Christopher J. "Chris" Miles Click here for more information about this candidate 6513 votes 17.7%
  • Occupation: Community Services Commissioner
  • University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science & English
  • Cal State University Long Beach, pursuing a Masters in Public Administration
  • Member of Tiburon Homeowners Association
  • Volunteer Teacher at Holy Spirit Church in Fountain Valley
  • Commissioner for City of Fountain Valley Community Services Commission
Priorities:
  • A more progressive curriculum focused on skills necessary for student success after elementary education
  • Reinstitute reading programs attentive to students' needs
  • Professional development for teachers and more classroom resources that further enhance student achievement
Rudy Taub Click here for more information about this candidate 5756 votes 15.6%
  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Public School Teacher for over 10 years
  • Masters Degree in Special Education
  • First hand experience working with teachers, parents and administrators
  • Married and father of 2 future FVSD students
  • Born and raised in Orange County
Priorities:
  • Quality Education
  • Community Involvement through team building
  • Fiscal Responsiblity
Patrick M. Kinsey 3001 votes 8.1% Don Marion 2449 votes 6.7%
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