Palmdale School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5
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
Marcos Torres Alvarez is a community organizer and district parent who has lived in Palmdale for 30 years. He says he will push for smaller classes, better teacher pay, more science, arts and music programs, early education, and schools where immigrant families feel safe.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Simone Zulu has served on the Palmdale School District board since 2018 and is its clerk. A retired preschool and Head Start teacher of 46 years and former local teachers union president, she says she will back inclusive, multilingual education and put students first.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Public Education Quality 3 for, Civil Rights 1 for,
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