El Monte Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5
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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:
Raul Pardo
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Raul Pardo is a longshoreman and former teacher and coach who says he has served as a city council member, mayor, and public health commissioner. He lists strong academic and trade programs, partnerships with colleges and employers, keeping good teachers, and careful spending as priorities.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Ricardo Padilla is a school counselor with 30 years in public schools and has served on the El Monte Union High School District board since 2013. He lists more trade programs, rewards for good attendance, a bigger role for parents, and school safety as priorities.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 for, 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for
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