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San José 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

Mary J. Grunthaner is a retired public school educator with 32 years of service and a civil rights advocate. Her priorities are school safety and accountability.

Nonpartisan

Michael Melillo is a data scientist and parent who was appointed in 2018 to fill a vacant San José Unified Area 4 trustee seat for the rest of that term. His priorities are safe, high-quality schools for every child and a stronger voice for parents.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Source: files.santaclaracounty.gov