Occupation: Deputy fire Marshal Age: 42

Education and Qualifications: My roots in the Pajaro Valley go back 5 generations. I was born and raised in Watsonville and with my wife of 21 years, have committed ourselves to raise our children in the Pajaro Valley, and the PVUSD.

I have two primary concerns for our children, safety and quality education. Providing safety for others has always been a big part of my life, as is my career demonstrates. As Deputy Fire Marshal, it is my responsibility to do annual fire safety inspections in the schools and I see first hand what shape our facilities are in. I also have seen the needs of the students and their teachers. The student achievement test scores must improve. We can do better!

As a community the Pajaro area is often forgotten because we live on the other side of the river. I will work hard and push for the best teachers and facilities for our children. As your representative, I will strive for equality throughout the entire district regardless of what the subject may be, and hopefully will be able to work towards a safer and better educated community.

Occupation: Production Operations Manager Age: 54

• Become financially sound and has a balanced budget for the coming school year;
• Reduced class size to 20 per classroom in kindergarten through third grade, and reduced class size in high school;
• Brought in well over 100 million dollars for school construction and modernization;
• built Lakeview Middle School and Ann Soldo Elementary School.
• Funding approval for a third high school;
• Funding approval to remodel the Radcliff Adult School into an elementary school with complementary playing fields.
• Developed ambitious student achievement goals with measurable outcomes;
• Developed standards and stopped social promotions;
• Developed several alternative education programs including the Academic Learning Center and the Rising Star Program;
• Created a new vocational charter school which trains students in culinary arts and aviation technology;
• Reduced the drop out rate among students;
• Improved SAT-9 Test scores for the past three years.

married for 28 years, I am the father of four children, all graduates of Watsonville High School.

I’ve seen this district through financially difficult times and, while we have made some dramatic improvements, there is still work that needs to be done.

Occupation: Computer Auto Engineer Age: 44

Education and Qualifications: I can bring to the seat a diversity of viewpoints and experience. Native of the Pajaro Valley, I have had the pleasure to have received my K-12 education through the P.V.U.S.D.

My credentials include.

In addition, I have been involved in the District for the past 12 years. I am one of the founding parents of the School Site Council Network. I also have had the honor to chair the Network. I have served on the Districts Critical Issue committee, Standard's committee, Transportation committee, Calender committee, and Promotion and Retention committee.