Los Altos School District Governing Board Member
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Brandon Stroy grew up attending Los Altos schools, led a school PTA, and was appointed to the Los Altos School District board in March 2026. His priorities are improving the district experience for every student and better coordinating fundraising between the education foundation and PTAs.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Bryan Harvey Johnson is a retired software engineer who has served on the Los Altos School District board since 2016, leading it as president in 2020 and 2024. His priorities are support for students, teachers, and families, and on-budget delivery of the facilities master plan.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for
Nonpartisan
David Poll is an engineering director and the parent of three children in or entering district schools. His priorities are giving parents and teachers a real voice in board decisions, closer budget oversight, and science-backed reading and math instruction.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Vaishali "Shali" Sirkay is president of the Los Altos School District board, and has served on the county Juvenile Justice Commission. Her priorities are student health and wellbeing and equitable support for children and families.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for
Source: files.santaclaracounty.gov