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Javier Aguirre
5,997 votes
22.51%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Senior Policy Aide to a County Board of Supervisor
- Born and raised in Gilroy, attended K-12 schools, GHS Honors Graduate - Class of 1992
- Married to Angie of 3 years and father of Isaac
- Advisor to Gilroy Foundation, Graduate of Leadership Gilroy Class of 2005, and Garlic Festival Volunteer
- Former Board Chair of El Portal Charter School and Former Mentor for Puente Program at Gavilan College
- B.A. Stanford University, 1996; J.D. Loyola Law School, 1999
Priorities:
- Recruit and retain qualified teachers and administrators to ensure academic excellence for all students
- Increase support services by creating homework centers, adding more counselors, and improving district communication with the community
- Partner with the City of Gilroy to build Phase I of Christopher High School
Denise Apuzzo
5,808 votes
21.8%
- Occupation: Parent
- 3 Children enrolled in Gilroy Public Schools
- Longtime Community Volunteer
- Member, St. Mary's Church
- Member, Gilroy Chamber of Comerce
- Officer on numerous Parent Club Boards
- Local Realtor
Priorities:
- Highest academic expectations for all students
- A school district which is accountable to the community of Gilroy
- Better communication with parents and students
Thomas J. "Tom" Bundros
5,471 votes
20.54%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Our six children have attended Gilroy public schools.
- We have lived in Gilroy for 23 years actively supporting the schools and the arts.
- Four grandchildren - one started Kindergarten in 2006
- 25 years at IBM and Hitachi; Bachelor of Science from the University of San Francisco.
- Served in the United States Marine Corps.
- 20 years experience as Sunday School teacher for 9th and 12th grades.
Priorities:
- Improve academic performance; focus on excellence in all areas to create a school district that Gilroy can be proud of.
- Attract and retain outstanding teachers; create a climate of excitement for teachers, students and parents.
- Focus the school district to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and be responsive to the voices of the parents, teachers, and students.
Francisco Dominguez
5,103 votes
19.16%
- Occupation: Public Affairs Consultant
- School Board member for over eight years in the Oxnard School District
- Former Field Representative Assemblyman John Vasconcellos
- Exeutive of non-profit agency
- Member, St. Mary's Church
- Small Business Owner
- B.A. Political Science, SJSU
Priorities:
- Parents must be involved.
- Teachers need to have resources.
- Students must arrive ready to learn.
Ardeshir "Ardy" Ghoreishi
4,261 votes
15.99%
- Occupation: Senior Engineering Technician
- Father of one son in Gilroy Unified
- Member of Citizens Oversight Committee
- Active Member of Las Animas Home and School Club
- Member of Land Surplus Committee
- Organizer of Las Animas Computer Club
- Member of Christopher High Committee
Priorities:
- Solid communication between Parents, Teachers and Administration
- A quality School District with quality schools, teachers, and curriculum.
- Creation of Technology Master Plan.
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