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Jo Alegria

CA

Jo Alegria served on the Cajon Valley Union School District board from 2014 until she resigned in 2024, citing a new job. She ranks math, language arts, science and civics as top subjects and supports school choice and returning education control to states.

Where Jo Alegria stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Infrastructure (1 record)

Opposes

Government Efficiency (1 record)

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 oppose
  • Voted against keeping school board meeting audio for one year and providing copies on request. The change passed 3–2, replacing the district's 30-day policy.

    March 26, 2019Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: eastcountymagazine.org

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • Voted to award a $655,000 contract for a modular building at Los Coches Creek Middle School. Otero Construction submitted the lowest of eight bids. Four trustees voted yes; board president Tamara Otero abstained. The company belonged to Otero's adult son.

    March 26, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: timesofsandiego.com

Track record — General

General · 12 records
  • Her candidate biography reported associate degrees in general studies and paralegal studies at Cuyamaca College in 1994–1995.

    November 2, 2026

    Source: ivoterguide.com

  • Was listed as a member of Cajon Valley's inaugural Committee of 100. The district formed the committee to examine standards, grading, and other school practices.

    November 2, 2026

    Source: cajonvalley.net

  • Her candidate biography reported that she served as a deaconess and ministry volunteer at Shadow Mountain Community Church during 2003–2024.

    November 2, 2026

    Source: ivoterguide.com

  • Endorsed Phil Ortiz for El Cajon City Council, as listed on Ortiz's campaign endorsement page.

    November 2, 2026

    Source: electphilortiz.com

  • Worked as director of development for the Pregnancy Care Clinic, according to her account to Times of San Diego.

    February 22, 2024

    Source: timesofsandiego.com

  • Resigned from the Cajon Valley school board, effective February 21, 2024. She cited a new job driving MTS buses and competing work obligations.

    February 21, 2024

    Source: timesofsandiego.com

  • Served as clerk of the Cajon Valley Union School District board, as listed in its June 2023 audit.

    June 30, 2023

    Source: resources.finalsite.net

  • Seconded and voted for renewing YMCA outdoor education programs for Cajon Valley schools. The camp agreement passed 3–2, with Anthony Carnevale and Jolyana Jirjees opposed.

    June 13, 2023

    Source: eastcountymagazine.org

  • A federal appeals court upheld judgment for Alegria and other Cajon Valley officials in Jill Barto's retaliation lawsuit. Barto alleged retaliation for questioning district spending. The court found no evidence linking alleged retaliation to Barto's board work.

    December 16, 2022

    Source: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov

  • Supported School Board Members for Local Control's call for local decisions on school mask rules. The group also called for California to end its COVID-19 state of emergency and opposed legislation removing personal-belief vaccination exemptions.

    February 14, 2022

    Source: 10news.com

  • Received San Diego County Gun Owners' endorsement for the Cajon Valley school board in its January 2018 release.

    January 15, 2018

    Source: gunownersradio.com

  • Served as president of the Cajon Valley Union School District board, as listed in its June 2017 audit.

    June 30, 2017

    Source: resources.finalsite.net

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