ABC Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5, Unexpired Term
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
Brian Ferrer is a registered nurse, a Cerritos Property Preservation commissioner, and chair of an ABC Unified strategic planning advisory committee. He lists student achievement and mental health, a balanced budget, and working closely with district staff and teachers as priorities.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jean McHatton was appointed to the ABC Unified school board in 2025 and earlier served on the Cerritos College Board of Trustees. A retired teacher, principal, and curriculum director, she lists student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and every student reading by third grade as priorities.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against, Public Education Quality 3 for
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