Apple Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, 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
Angela Rincon is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns a private practice and has built student wellness and mental health programs with local schools. Rincon wants to keep strong teachers and staff, work closely with families, and make careful budget choices.
Nonpartisan
Josh Justice is an eCommerce marketing director and consultant, a former university instructor, and a district parent whose spouse teaches in the district. Justice promises to listen to parents, support educators, and make open, cost-conscious decisions focused on students.
Nonpartisan
Marc Lacey is an assistant superintendent who has worked as a teacher and principal and has overseen business services and human resources. Lacey's priorities are student success, attracting and keeping good employees, and careful use of public money.
Nonpartisan
Mike Ricotta Jr is a classroom teacher with more than 20 years of experience, including teaching Advanced Placement courses abroad, and calls himself an independent conservative. Ricotta wants to back teachers over top-down directives, support college, military and trade paths, and empower parents.
Sources: uploads.rov.sbcounty.gov2