League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Board Member; Poway Unified School District Voter Information Full Term.

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff 19921 votes 16.91% Occupation: Law Professor/Volunteer Born in Rancho Peñasquitos Daughter of two PUSD teachers Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Stanford University, and UC Hastings Law Adjunct Professor of Business Law at the University of San Diego Mother of two PUSD elementary students Volunteer: PTA Board, School Site Council rep, Room Parent, Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council Priorities: More Accountability More Communication More Transparency T. J. Zane 16958 votes 14.40% Occupation: Taxpayer Advocate/Businessman Chairman, San Diego County Prosperity Institute Director, No Excuses University Foundation Chairman, Black Mtn. District, San Diego-Imerial Council, Boy Scouts of America President, Los Pen Acadamy Foundation Former Board Member, San Diego County Taxpayers Association Past President (4 terms), Rancho Penasquitos Town Council Priorities: Retain quality teachers Ensure the financial sustainability of district Preserve local "PUSD" standards for education Charles Sellers 16921 votes 14.37% Occupation: Accountant/Educator/Volunteer John P. Riley 14680 votes 12.46% Occupation: Business Owner/Teacher Small Business Owner, Trigger Direct, 2001-current Teacher, Escondido Union High School District, 2013-current President, Poway National Little League, 2011-12 Member, Poway Budget Review Committee, 2007-09. Board Member, Poway Chamber of Commerce & Character Counts, 2007-10. Married 20 years with 2 children that attend Poway High. Lived in community for 22 years. Bachelors Degree, Mathematics/Computer Science, UC San Diego, 1987 Priorities: Invest in Kids. Prioritize funding for the classroom. Attract and retain the best teachers. Protect Taxpayers. Reject irresponsible bond measures. Balance budget. Protect Mello-Roos taxes for local community. Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency. Invite public in to review and approve budget. Competitive bid process for all vendors. Restore trust. Todd Gutschow 14294 votes 12.14% Occupation: Governing Board Member, Poway Unified School District President, Poway Unified School Board Board Member & Former Chairperson, AVID Center Board Member & Former Chairperson, Classroom of the Future Foundation Board Member & Former Chairperson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Co-Founder, HNC Software Inc. (grew company from 2 employees to more than 1300 employees) BA in Physics from Harvard University Priorities: Ensure students are prepared for college and career success in the 21st century Manage district finances responsibly, transparently, and with a focus on student learning Engage parents and our broader community in open, two-way communication Marc Davis 13511 votes 11.47% Occupation: Governing Board Member, Poway Unified School District Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics (BYU 1990) Certified Financial Planner certificant (1993) Owner - Davis & Seiley Wealth Management (1994) Vice President - San Diego County Metropolitan Advisory Board - Salvation Army Stake President/Church Leader - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1995-04) Married 26 years (Karen). Father of 7 children with 1 grandson Priorities: Pushing forward student achievement while implementing new standards, testing and evaluations. Develop a long term plan for meeting our budget needs while reducing class sizes and treating employees fairly. Continue improving district wide communication to all stakeholders via website, social media, video links, and community outreach. Katie Newbanks 10837 votes 9.20% Occupation: Educator Jeannie Foulkrod 10663 votes 9.05% Occupation: Financial Analyst, Payment Process Manager Responsible financial professional, employed by large & small local companies B.S. Finance, SDSU Proud mother of two PUSD high school graduates Over 20 years in the community Served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board Volunteer for non-profit organizations Priorities: Find a fiscally responsible solution for the $Billion Capital Appreciation Bond Locally Controlled Funding Formula that will shift funds away from PUSD Implementation of Common Core State Standards Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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