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
Norma Rodarte is a retired administrative secretary who worked in the Whittier City School District for 33 years. She says she will put students first, keep schools safe and welcoming, make sure teachers and staff have the resources they need, and push for open, careful use of district money.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Rick Hever has served on the Whittier City School District board since 2022 and is its vice president; he retired after 35 years as a City of Los Angeles refuse truck operator. He says his priorities are stronger special education and careful oversight of the district's $99 million facilities bond.
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