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Gilroy 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

Daniel Harney is a parent and business owner.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Michelle Nelson has served on the Gilroy Unified board since 2020 after 39 years with the district as a science teacher and 12 years as Gilroy Teachers Association president. Her goals are keeping qualified staff, holding programs accountable, and better communication with the community.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 4 against, Public Education Quality 4 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for,

Sources: files.santaclaracounty.gov · vote.santaclaracounty.gov