Capistrano Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7
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
Linda Shepard is a CPA and former chief financial officer of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County who has taught accounting at three universities and tutored students. Her priorities are core subjects and civics, parents' access to curriculum, and accountability for taxpayer money.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Nonpartisan
Ron Ruef is an Army veteran who retired after 34 years at Morton Salt, chaired a Capistrano Unified finance advisory committee for five years, and once led the Mission Viejo Community Services Commission. His priorities are career readiness, safe schools, and transparent budgets.
Sources: ocvote.gov2