East Whittier City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3
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 · Incumbent
Christine Chacon Kennedy is an East Whittier City School District board member who helped create a student board member seat and an annual community event. She says she will put students first, listen to families, protect taxpayer dollars, and expand programs like school gardens.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for
Nonpartisan
Michael Ramos is a state employee, union leader, and former East Whittier student who has served six years on his union's district labor council. He says he will focus on student achievement, safe schools, open communication, and checking whether spending helps students.
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