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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Governing Board Member; Castaic Union School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (18/18)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Victor M. Torres Click here for more information about this candidate 1,131 votes 28.23%

  • Occupation: School Teacher
  • M.A. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
  • M.B.A. in Finance
  • Retired Police Officer-Oakland Police Department
  • Executive Finance Manager-NBC Universal
  • United States Marine Corp
  • Treasurer/Auditor-Castaic/Val Verde AYSO
Priorities:
  • Fiscally responsible to the community
  • Continue to improve student learning
  • High School built in Castaic
Laura L. Pearson 1,097 votes 27.38%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Susan M. Christopher Click here for more information about this candidate 974 votes 24.31%
  • Occupation: Attorney/Educator
  • School Site Council
  • PTA
  • classroom volunteer
  • director / leadership for non-profit mentoring programs for inner-city schools and foster children
Priorities:
  • making sure everyone's voice is heard
  • reinstating summer school and district-wide bussing
  • advocating for special needs children in our district
John Zaring Click here for more information about this candidate 463 votes 11.55%
  • Occupation: Event Producer
  • Principal, The Zaring Group, January 2008 - Present
  • President, Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment, 1993-2007
  • BS, Nova Southeastern University, Business (Marketing & Public Relations)
  • Founder, CUBS (Castaic United to Build the School)
  • Campaign Manager, Measure SA ($300M School Bond which provides funding for Castaic High School)
  • Recipient, Wilson High School Distinguished Alumni Award
Priorities:
  • I pledge to protect the classroom from devastating budget cuts and narrow the achievement gaps between our schools.
  • I will never let emotion trump logic, and I'll bring optimism and energy to my responsibilities.
  • I will ensure that Castaic High is not only built but meets the community's expectations.
Seher Awan Click here for more information about this candidate 342 votes 8.54%
  • Occupation: Student Support Specialist
  • Castaic Resident for 20 Years
  • Graduate, Castaic Union School District
  • Master of Business Administration, Spring 2010
  • Master of Public Administration, Spring 2010
  • Graduate, Leadership Education in Action Program
  • President, College of the Canyons Classified Senate
Priorities:
  • Maintain fiscal responsibility in challenging financial times
  • Ensure that every student receives a quality education
  • Continue to recruit and retain the highest quality teachers

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  Official Information

Castaic Union Elementary School District
District Statistics

EdData.org

GreatSchools.net
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