League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Board Member; Ramona Unified School District Voter Information Full Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:40am

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Dan Lopez 5181 votes 22.67% Occupation: Parent/Educator/Businessman Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management President: TurnAround Schools 2006 - Present Admindistrator: Poway USD 1999 - 2006 Teacher: San Diego USD and Poway USD 1994 - 1999 President: California League of Middle Schools 1999 - 2005 Instructor: CSU San Marcos Summer 1999 - 2003 Priorities: Work to create a culture that promotes universal achievement for every student. Support teachers with the tools necessary to achieve unprecidented results. Fiscal responsibility and stability for our school district. Dawn Perfect 4818 votes 21.08% Occupation: Community Volunteer RUSD budget committee, district hiring interview panel Safe Pathways to Schools advocate, Site Council Chair, PTA Community planning: Transportation & Trails and Parks Youth activities advocate & organizer Parent of four children educated in Ramona public schools AA General Studies, AA Liberal Arts & Sciences Priorities: Promote opportunities for solid academic education along with athletics, vocational intruction and the arts. Sound fiscal policy - Trustworthy, proper money management Strong connections and communication with the community for students and staff. Kim Lasley 4294 votes 18.79% Occupation: Business Owner/Parent Mark Lucas 3018 votes 13.20% Occupation: School Finance Officer B.A. Mathematics Certificate in School Business Management Previous board member in Los Angeles County Raised in Ramona Priorities: Fiscal stability for the district Maintaining extra-curricular and vocational programs Needs of children come first John M. Rajcic 2662 votes 11.65% Occupation: Sales /Educator Education: BA ,U of Minn, MS. USC, PhD, Claremont Graduate School...taught accounting ,school finance, and American History.. Military Education: Command & General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth ,KS, Army War College, Carilsle, PA VP-General Manager, Kawai America Corporation..a leading Manufactuer and Distirbutor of Pianos and other Musical Instruments. Deputy Supt, Irvine Unified School District..Certified School Business Official(CBO). Faith and Family are important toJohn and his family Advisor to Ramona Historical Society and Woodward Museum(11years) ...this gave John a great appreciation for our past and our present needs. Priorities: A strong basic education program and a quality comprehensive high school ...safe and clean schools. A financially sound school district...declining enrollment is a major concern. ...Stress physical fitness for all the community, Stress honesty and academic excellence...Encourage teachers to have high expectations for all students. Joseph E. Thelin 1521 votes 6.65% Occupation: Senior Computer Scientist Bachelor of Science Information Technology Priorities: Doing what's best for the children Ensure that the school district is fiscally responsible Ensure a clean and safe learning environment for all students Al Valentin 1361 votes 5.95% Occupation: Parent/Business Manager Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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