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Sacramento County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Board Member; Natomas Unified School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 30 4:14pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (46/46)
(77 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.19%, 30,979 Under Votes 0.19%, 144 Over Votes 0.19%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Susan Heredia 6,321 votes 15.42%

  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Natomas Unified School District
Ryan Herche Click here for more information about this candidate 5,844 votes 14.26%
  • Occupation: Educator/Legislative Analyst
  • High school debate coach
  • Vice President, National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Sacramento Region Affiliate
  • M.S. in Plant Pathology, UC Davis (2009)
  • B.S. in Biology, University of the Pacific (2006)
Priorities:
  • Promote student success and address the achievement gap.
  • Expand vocational training opportunities.
  • Start an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Inderkum High School.
Scott Dosick 5,663 votes 13.82%
  • Occupation: Teacher/Parent/Business-Owner
Karen Bernal Click here for more information about this candidate 5,225 votes 12.75%
  • Occupation: Parent/Community Organizer
  • Parent of a 7th grade student in the Natomas Unified School District
  • Public School Advocate: fighting to keep the "Public" in Public Education
  • Elected member, Democratic Party of Sacramento County Central Committee
  • Chair, Progressive Caucus of the California State Democratic Party
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
  • Born on U.S. military base in Japan, raised in military family. Father is American, Mother is Japanese.
Priorities:
  • Greater transparency and better Parent / Community involvement in School Board decision making.
  • Restoration of essential curricula and services to all our students, especially those in greatest need.
  • Fighting for equal access to all aspects of educational services for each and every student.
Bruce Roberts Click here for more information about this candidate 4,762 votes 11.62%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Natomas Unified School District
  • Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (1992 to Present)
  • MBA, University of San Diego, San Diego CA 1994
  • Bachelor of Science, California State University, Chico CA, 1986
  • School Site Council, Heron K-8, Natomas Unified School District (2005 to 2008)
  • Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, Natomas Unified School District, Chairman (2003-2007)
  • North Natomas Transportation Management Association, Treasurer (2004 to Present)
Priorities:
  • Continued Improvements in Natomas' Middle and High Schools
  • Increased focus in the subject areas of Math, Engineering, Science and Techology
  • Student Skills for a 21st Century Workforce and College Preparation
HK Allen Click here for more information about this candidate 3,937 votes 9.61%
  • Occupation: Father/Healthcare Analyst
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento
  • Coordinator for Late Night North Highlands
  • Soccer Coach
Priorities:
  • Develop job training program for students to ensure they graduate with job experience.
  • Secure safety by renewing the contract with Sacramento Police Department which provides Student Resource Office for our schools.
  • Promote projects and program that will increase parent involvement with the schools.
Vina Guzman Click here for more information about this candidate 3,360 votes 8.20%
  • Occupation: School Finance Director
  • Master's in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, University of California, Davis
  • Vice President, Inderkum PTSA; Witter Ranch PTA member
  • Over 10 years experience at California School Boards Association
  • NUSD District/Parent Advisory Council
  • Homeowner and parent of three kids ages 16, 6, and 4
Priorities:
  • Putting kids first to ensure all kids have equal access to high-quality programs
  • Fiscal accountability and transparency
  • Greater parent/community engagement
Briza Trujillo Cardenas Click here for more information about this candidate 2,670 votes 6.51%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • School of Education, Universidad National Enrique Guzman y Valle, Lima-Peru, 1982-1987
  • Parent Liason, San Diego State University, 2010
  • Past Chair and current member, NUSD's English Learner Advisory Committee, 2000-present
  • PTA/PTSA President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and School Site Council member in three Natomas schools, 2001-present
  • Member, NUSD District Achievement GAP Committee, 2003
  • Youth soccer coach since 2004
Priorities:
  • Promote transparent and responsible financial management of the school district.
  • Expand academic and extracurricular program opportunities for all students in our community so they can be college and career ready
  • Break barriers that prevent parents and community members from being involved in our children's education
Michael Bedrosian Click here for more information about this candidate 2,363 votes 5.77%
  • Occupation: Parent/Retail Manager
  • 2007 Ace Mentor Los Angeles Market
  • 2010 Retailtainment Manager of the Year
  • 2011 Customer Experience Manager of the Year
  • 97% employee approval rating 3 straight year
Priorities:
  • My primary focus will remain what is in the best interest of our children, teachers, staff and parents in our district
  • I will be certain that all parties are heard from. I will check and double check all issues that arise.
  • I will work to re-establish quality education by maintaining a fiscally responsible budget to ensure improved conditions for our children and staff
Josh Baker 763 votes 1.86%
  • Occupation: Cashier

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