Newport-Mesa Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7
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
Andy Godinez is a Newport-Mesa Unified graduate who worked five years for the district and 18 years for the City of Costa Mesa, now in code enforcement. He wants to close gaps in facilities and resources between Westside Costa Mesa and Newport Beach schools.
Nonpartisan
Grace Dañino Hickok is a bilingual Spanish teacher and business owner who immigrated from Lima, Peru. She wants to strengthen math, science, technology and arts programs and help Spanish-speaking families take a fuller part in their children's schooling.
Sources: ocvote.gov2