Covina-Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4
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
Gary C. Rodriguez is a retired Marine sergeant and former school board member who raised three children in Covina-Valley schools. He says he supports careful budgeting, opposes taking on more bond debt, and will focus on safety for students and staff.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Simon Wright has served on the Covina-Valley Unified school board since 2022 and owns a property management company in West Covina. He says he will keep close watch on district finances, support teachers and staff, and expand career and technical education.
Records: Public Education Quality 3 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against
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