How the Board of Education and Superintendent Work Together: The board appoints the superintendent of schools to serve as its executive officer in administering policies in the operation of schools. Make information available to the public. I prefer live debates over a sign war. Neither Pamintuan nor Emerald has experience working with education. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. The city should focus on helping citizens budgets go further by ensuring an adequate stock of housing affordable to all income levels with a priority on enabling home ownership especially for families. On Dave Nelsons campaign web page, he makes clear the disdain he holds for present school board. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Its just common sense. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required. Way too many dates to list. In Area C, Rebecca Williams is the anti-mask and anti-vaccine mandates candidate endorsed by the Republican Party. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. Property manager Sheila King has the support of the Republican Party. Government closest to the people governs best. Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College. Mr. Maresca is a member of the Knights of Columbus, sits on the board of directors at the Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, and is active incommunity ser-vice. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. Shea worked as a special assistant to the county superintendent and was originally appointed to a vacant seat in 2015. Prior to 1936, students who lived in coastal North County attended high school in Oceanside.In January 1936, the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Green Valley, and Olivenhain voted in favor to form a new high school district. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served on . Public Transportation is important but creating safety so people want to use it is my priority. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Land use and zoning decisions should be largely reserved for locally-elected officials and municipalities, not state legislators. Briefly tell us about yourself and why youre running. Keren Dominguez says she is an advocate, mother and educator. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him. The City Council repeatedly backed Rick Carusos plan to build a high end shopping center at Cannon Road and the I-5. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. Use the city tool to, A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. Two of his three children attended El Camino High School and one is a junior at the school. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. Also multi year experience in staff management in the hospitality industry. Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. I intend to maintain and enhance Carlsbads safety record and be the voice of responsibility for Carlsbads taxpayer dollars. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. Mr. Blau volunteers with Oceanside Com-munity Service to make food deliveries to local families, especially around the holidays. There should be a happy medium. My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. COMMUNITY FIRST! Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. It is vital that your voice is heard in making decisions about your local government. The State should definitely offer funding to fulfill housing element goals. (function ( d, s, id ) { Primarily because cost of living / inflation is impacted and influenced by those at the state and federal level. Susana Arvizu is also listed with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters as candidate for Trustee Area Number 5, but could not be reached for comment. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. Students were relocated to San Luis Rey Elementary, which faces its own problems with deteriorating facilities, including mold, insect infestations, poor drainage and other issues. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. The most egregious decision I have witnessed recently was the trash hauling contract that occurred on April 6, 2021, under a/i 8. Or do you support local control, allowing municipal governments to override state housing laws? McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. . Although Wichmann does not have any formal training or experience in education, her 24 years on the Oceanside Unified school board vests her with on the job training. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. Every decade when the Census is released, the Board must review the new Census data on the current Trustee Area map to ensure population balance across each area. Agencies Housing Elements should be held to a higher level of scrutiny to achieve measurable milestones. Patient advocate since 1996. Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Del Mar City Council this November. A multi-pronged approach that provides a variety of options for addressing the statewide housing crisis that allows local control is needed that also obligates municipal governments to follow through on the options selected for implementing. As mayor, I will act on housing that meets the needs of our workforce, so the state doesnt have to. There are no citywide measures on this years ballot. Local voters should determine their communities future. At this time, not many are using public transportation. She has the endorsement of the Republican Party and reports on her web page the support of Carl DeMaio and Joel Anderson. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Florida Gov. Two candidates have stepped up in District 2 to replace Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, who is not running for reelection this year. My 25 years of experience in public education inspired my dedication to high expectations for all students, including Special Education and English Language Learners. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. She has a masters degree in English from San Francisco State University and a bachelors in comparative literature from UC Berkley. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. She has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Housing has become unaffordable. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. Flaco, Cordova named AAUW Girls of the Month for February Carlsbad Current Argus, Carlsbad middle schoolers visit mobile energy learning unit Carlsbad Current Argus, Four highlights of Eddy County teams in state basketball tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Riverblitz 2023 scheduled for March 4 Carlsbad Current Argus, Eddy County basketball players to watch in state tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. We must work together and creatively as a council to put the most energy efficient, accessible housing plan into action while preserving community character. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. The five-person City Council has a mayor elected in an at-large capacity and four council members, each elected to represent a different district. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. Encinitas has a participation problem. I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. Godwin Higa is perhaps San Diegos foremost expert on trauma informed education. We need to listen to our residents and listen to those best educated in these issues. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22). Approving and moving forward with Street Scape, Getting massive loans to fund it and not included actual needs like Rail Crossing on Vulcan North as part of the plan. A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. He has worked extensively with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to coordinate financial assistance for Oceansiders in need. Ten candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council, including the mayor, while six are running for three seats on the Board of Trustees for the Carlsbad Unified School District. She maintains her 20+ year commitment to fundraising and organizing for Dawn Delirium, the school communitys annual post-prom party. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Raised in Oceanside and was once a Catholic priest and a touring pianist for dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, Reveles was 74, Dr. Gene Ma has a long track record at the Oceanside hospital, Long-term plan could include moving tracks away from San Clementes eroding coast to new route along Interstate 5, Plans proceeding for Carlsbad company Ionis to open manufacturing facility in commercial center, Facility in industrial area near municipal airport would share access road with nearby residential community, Fred Armijo joined the department in 1993 after four years as a city lifeguard; internal recruitment process is underway, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Oceanside Unified School District Trustee Mike Blessing, Oceanside Unified School Board candidate Todd Maddison, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, County reorganizes child welfare services to prevent abuse, neglect, Supervisors explore ways to offset vehicle traffic from backcountry residential builders, Should backcountry builders fund city sidewalks and bike lanes? , who has served on the city council since 2007 and as mayor since 2018, is seeking re-election against challenger and current District 2 Councilmember, These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director, , doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. Public transit. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. Desmond is the former mayor of San Marcos and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is the Republican-endorsed candidate. Nov. 8, 2022. Three seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. The City is going to have to work hard to find developers who are committed to the same goals and to preserving local community character. I will work with developers and champion more homes that are affordable to our community. Use the city tool to search your address. District 2 stretches from the coast east to the Interstate 5 corridor and north from Nardo Road up to East Cliff Street. With his extensive background in maintenance, building systems and general construction, Mr. Transom advocates to cost-effectively maximize taxpayer dollars to give the children of our district the best facilities and infrastructure to be successful learners. To request BOE agendas, financials or minutes from previous school years, please call the Board of Education secretary at 678-1215. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. End any form of Discrimination. He has more than 30 years experience as an educator and administrator. Programs such as Sixth Grade Conference Day, held at Hofstra University,the inter-generational holiday chorus,the intergenerational forum, anda career exploration lecture series,developed at School #2, continue decades after they were first launched. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. Each finalist will be invited for a "day in the district" on March 10th in Neah-Kah-Nie School District. In District 1, incumbent candidate Consuelo Martinez will face Michael Johnson-Palomares. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Board of Education Elections School Board Elections In the November 2018 elections, voters of the Oceanside Unified School District elected school board members in by-trustee-area elections. Item was prematurely placed before the council. A Safer, Cleaner Vista is my top priority. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. Marti Emerald is a well known investigative journalist and former San Diego city council member. Our current investment is adequate and increased telecommuting and conversion to non-gas autos will further undermine transit ridership. Previously he served as principal of the former School #1, Sixth Grade Center and Ocean-side Junior High School, among other leadership positions he held within the school district. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. As North County Supervisor, my priorities are to protect residents from wildfires, fentanyl, and Sexually Violent Predators, to get the homeless off the streets, and address mental health issues. Oceanside Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. Burkholder is the Republican-endorsed candidate and has previously run for state Assembly in 2020 and school board in 2018. Public transit does not really work well in Carlsbad. Required fields are marked *. She has a campaign web page. Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. I understand the need for publicity. She has served as vice president four times and as president four times, presiding through challenges such as the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the introduction of Common Core, high stakes testing, tax cap legislation enacted by New York State and now the Covid-19 pandemic. My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. I believe a smart city councilman lets the residents opinions be a part of the solutions. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Board of Education trustees are volunteers. He worked for the city of Oceanside for more than 40 years in planning and development, and helped establish joint use neighborhood school and park facilities. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. Unlike traditional public schools, charters are largely autonomous, with each governed by a school board elected by parents. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Mike has been endorsed by Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Jack Feller, Oceanside City Councilmen Ryan Keim and Christopher Rodriguez, OUSD Board Members Eleanor Evans, Raquel Alvarez, and Stacy Begin, the Oceanside Teachers Association, and many more. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. The city will soon trigger housing law requirements to find more parcels to up zone. It has given me the ability to make informed decisions and making sure that the priorities of the district are those that will make communication and engagement of our families and staff truly a success. I will also advocate for efforts streamline housing accessibility in San Marcos and North County Region, a possible one-stop location for housing needs under SANDAG and/or County of San Diego. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. Incumbent Richard Shea has the endorsement of the Democrats and Emily Wichmann is endorsed by the Republicans. xfbml: true, Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. We dont need thousands of new units for 300 state mandated homes. She was also an adjunct professor in the School of Education at San Diego State University and taught economics at MiraCosta and San Diego Community College Districts. NO new property, sales, or mileage taxes! I have transitioned from a Fire Captain to a Teacher. In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. appId: '348280475330978', Deputy Mayor John Franklin, the current representative for District 4, will face the current president of the Vista Unified School Board Cipriano Vargas. data: { The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. I have made it a priority to give students the tools they need to succeed. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. Oceanside consolidates its elections with San Diego County, working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. This is the disclaimer text. Accessibility (opens in new window/tab) For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. Transparency, Social Services and Fiscal Mgmt is a given, it should already be happening. Click or tap the link below for to see if your budget passed and which candidates won board seats. As your mayor, I will fight to build affordable housing for working and middle-class families, provide relief for renters, and bring good paying jobs with benefits to Vista. The 3-2 vote ignored pleas of teachers, students & parents. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. It is the litter of campaign signage around town all year vs. a specific amount of time that I do not support. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. Im running for district 4 because I want to bring values of hard work and a respect for human dignity to the work of city council to address homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. Additionally, over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates at different levels of government, including federal, state, municipal/county and school boards. I disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. Your email address will not be published. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. Ms. Lisi and her husband have three children, two young adults who graduated from Oceanside High School, and one child currently enrolled in the school district.