East Whittier City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4
What does this office do?
- Setting the school district's budget and hiring the superintendent
- Deciding which schools open, close, or get rebuilt
- Approving curriculum, calendars, and teacher contracts
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. is a law enforcement officer of 17 years and a former high school teacher whose three children attended district schools. He mentors students at a local high school and says he wants to support educators and district staff.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Thomas Baird is an East Whittier City School District trustee, a social worker and educator, and a parent of two district students. He says he will work for safe schools, transparency, and more resources and respect for teachers and staff.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 2 against, Public Education Quality 3 for
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