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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Governing Board Member; Newhall Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (20/20)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Steven D. Tannehill Click here for more information about this candidate 6,369 votes 25.17%

  • Occupation: School Board Trustee
  • Financial Services Executive
  • MBA UC Berkeley
  • 14 yr Santa Clarita Resident
  • Married with 3 children, ages 16, 14, 10
  • AYSO Youth Soccer Coach / Referee
  • Boy Scout Troop 888 Advancement Chair
Priorities:
  • Insure NSD Pgms remain at the highest levels
  • Negotiate agreements that insure fully funded schools accompany new developments
  • Insure that teachers and staff have the best available tools and working conditions
J. Michael McGrath 6,130 votes 24.22%
  • Occupation: Investment Advisor/Parent
Robert N. Jensen, Jr. 4,959 votes 19.60%
  • Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Steve E. Lunetta Click here for more information about this candidate 4,084 votes 16.14%
  • Occupation: Scientist
  • Former School Board Member, IL
  • Measure K Citizen's Oversight Committe
  • SELPA Chair, 2 years
  • BS, MS Univ. of Calif., Chemistry, MBA Lake Forest
  • Lab Manager, Pharmavite LLC, in San Fernando
  • Parent of 3 boys, all educated in the district, youngest is 6th grader at Meadows
Priorities:
  • TEACHERS are a high priority and must be valued. We need to find new ways of finding common ground between teachers and the district.
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION is not a burden to the district but an opportunity for excellence. We need better inter- and intra-district coordination.
  • FREEDOM OF SPEECH for religion, when held within federal and state guidelines is good and desirable.
Wendy Joanne Zinn Click here for more information about this candidate 3,763 votes 14.87%
  • Occupation: CPA/Publisher
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business from USC
  • Currently obtaining Master's in Education from CSU San Bernardino
  • Board Member, Santa Clarita Valley Association for the Gifted & Talented
  • Board Member, SCV Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation
  • Editorial Assistant for e-journal "Wisdom in Education."
  • Publisher of award-winning children's book, "The Sleepy Little Star."
Priorities:
  • Stress high standards, core values, quality instruction and a relevant curriculum are essential ingredients for students to maximize their potential.
  • Provide a safe, motivating environment is critical so children can grow and become responsible citizens.
  • All Children to Their Potential!

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  Official Information

Newhall School District
Resource Material

GreatSchools.Net
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