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Dave Pine
16,941 votes
33.9%
- Occupation: President, Burlingame School Board / Parent / Businessman
- As a Burlingame School Board member, I helped the District maintain a strong financial position, improve academic programs, and increase test scores.
- Co-Chaired the successful $298 million facilities bond campaign (Measure M) to upgrade the San Mateo Union High School District's campuses.
- Former President, San Mateo County School Boards Association.
- Served as an education policy advisor for a gubernatorial candidate.
- Previously Vice President and General Counsel for three publicly traded Silicon Valley companies.
- Dartmouth College, BA; University of Michigan JD
Priorities:
- Watchdog all expenses and return the District to fiscal health.
- Make sure the District's construction projects are managed responsibly and within budget.
- Effectively serve our diverse student population by expanding vocational training, technology and science offerings, and foreign languages.
Stephen E. Rogers
12,440 votes
24.9%
- Occupation: Businessman/Finance Professional
- MBA in Finance and Accounting
- Buidget Advisory Committe, San Mateo Union High School District
Priorities:
- Restore Financial Credibility to the District operations
- Provide effective oversite and governance on construction projects
- Increase academic alternatives for students
Diane J. Vranes
11,965 votes
23.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent/educator/parent
- Trustee/Governing Board Member/former President 3 times
- BA & California Teaching Credential, SFSU
- Masters in Education degree, SFSU
- CA Reading Specialist
- Masters in Boardsmanship and Governance, CSBA
- Mother of 6 District Graduates
Priorities:
- Continue raising academic achievement standards, aligned with State Standards.
- Provide safe, state-of-the-art learning, teaching, and work environments.
- Insist on prudent fiscal management with strong budget reserves.
Donald S. Havis
8,664 votes
17.3%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher - Administrator
- BA and MA from San Francisco State University
- General Secondary & Special Ed. Credentials
- Vice President - Peace Action of San Mateo County
- Past member - County Council of the Green Party of San Mateo County
Priorities:
- Conscientious, experienced-based oversight of all decisions having financial and/or educational impact.
- I bring a progressive perspective to the Board--Student centered, motivated learners engaged in critical thinking.
- "Education is not about filling a bucket. It is about lighting a fire."
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Events
- Candidates' Forum
- Monday, 22 October
- 8:10 - 9:15 pm
- San Mateo-Foster City Schools District Board Room, 1170 Chess, Foster City
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