Candidate for
Board Member; Grossmont Union High School District

Priscilla is a San Diego native. She moved to East County in the mid 70s. Priscilla acquired certification in construction accounting and business administration. She is married to Charley who is also in the construction industry. Charley and his brothers are graduates of El Capitan High School. Priscilla and Charley have one daughter, Deven, a graduate of SDSU. Deven is a federal law enforcement officer, an ICE agent, part of the Homeland Security Department. Deven is married to an El Capitan graduate who is in law enforcement, as well, as a Harbor Police Officer. The family attends Shadow Mountain Community Church and supports East County ministries and charities for youth.

In her first term, Priscilla completed her California School Board Association's (CSBA) "Masters in Governance." This program is designed to support school board members and superintendents in their respective roles as a governing team. Priscilla is proud to have been recognized by her peers at CSBA "Honoring Our Own" annual dinner as "Rookie School Board Member of the Year" in her first term. She was honored by Assemblyman Jay La Suer as "2004 Woman of the Year."

In 2007, Priscilla was recognized for her commitment to excellence in education when local school board members elected her to the CSBA Delegate Assembly for a two year term. This delegation represents local school board members in Sacramento on educational policy issues.

As Board President in 2007, along with Vice-President Larry Urdahl, she convened the Bond Advisory Commission. Priscilla requested a third party review of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) and the Bond (Proposition H) program. She was also instrumental in the expansion of the CBOC. This was done to better guarantee the sound implementation of the bond and to facilitate the important work of the CBOC. It is with great pride that the Grossmont community and East County residents are recognized for supporting the need to ensure safe and modernized learning environments for all students, teachers, and staff.

Priscilla has always encouraged governance standards for the board by requesting workshops to set goals, direction, and community planning for the district. Under her leadership, all agenda items must be supported by a goal or objective of the strategic plan so as to maintain focus and to stay on task. Competitive programs, high academic standards, career technical education, and a strong work ethic along with character education are top priorities of her vision for the district.

Additional boards that Priscilla serves on are: the Legislative Representative on the Cajon Valley Republican Business Women Federated. Also, she is First Vice-President (Program Chair) and Education Representative for Women Volunteers in Politics (VIPs).

Priscilla, as mentioned, was President of the GUHSD Board in 2007. Currently, she is Clerk of the Board. She is the most senior board member serving in her second term and eighth year. Priscilla is seeking her third four year term this November. In 2004 she received the highest number of votes in the history of this school district as she returned for a second term.

Priscilla works diligently with East County organizations and businesses to improve opportunities for all students. She is very proud of her work with many of our elected local representatives. These officials support our students in many of the high-quality programs offered in the Grossmont Union High School District.