South San Francisco Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area C
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
Avin Sharma is an assistant director of finance at UCSF, chairs the South San Francisco Housing Authority board, and has two daughters in the district. He says he will raise student achievement, support teachers, and make sure school money is spent wisely.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Chialin Hsieh has served on the South San Francisco Unified board since her 2021 appointment, is its vice president, and is vice president of instruction at Cañada College. She lists teaching and learning, support for teachers and staff, careful spending, and families as her priorities.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 5 against, Public Education Quality 4 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for,
Sources: smcacre.gov2