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Castro Valley Unified 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

Dan Jacowitz is a peace officer and father of three Castro Valley students who once served as the district's public information officer. He lists campus safety, more parent involvement and support for teachers, and open district business as his priorities.

Nonpartisan

Eryka N Mathews-Cain is a financial manager and a parent of Castro Valley students. She wants to raise student achievement and close opportunity gaps so every child has a path to success.

Nonpartisan

Glenn A. Miller is a certified public accountant. He did not answer the KQED voter guide questionnaire, and we found no published platform.

Nonpartisan

Kara Wong is a Castro Valley parent of two district students who coached youth dragon boating and served on the California Dragon Boat Association board. She lists academic excellence, safe schools, quality teaching, and effective leadership as her priorities.

Source: alamedacountyca.gov