Huntington Beach Union High School Board Race
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Three candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking two open seats on the Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees. A look at the race:
The District
Boundaries: Huntington Beach, parts of Fountain Valley and Westminster
Enrollment: 13,500
Facilities: Six high schools, one continuation high school, one adult school
Trustees: Five
The Candidates
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Bonnie Bruce
Age: 52
Occupation: Early- childhood specialist, business owner.
Background: Incumbent, appointed in 1990, elected in 1992; member, Mayor’s Task Force for Children and Youth, Mayor’s Task Force for Human Relations, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Major issues: Developing facilites plan; measuring standards within curriculum and grade levels; supporting strategic and techology plans for the 21st Century.
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Leslie Marie Lowman
Age: 46
Occupation: Teacher
Background: Site Council member for School Improvement Program at Moiola Elementary School in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach High School; Apartment Assn. of Orange County.
Major Issues: Holding parents accountable for student behavior; revising class size through creative scheduling; lengthening school day and adding teachers to staff.
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Michael Simons
Age: 52
Occupation: Podiatrist
Background: Incumbent, appointed in 1991, elected in 1992; Huntington Beach Community Services commissioner; past board member, Coastline Regional Occupation Program.
Major issues: Emphasizing technology in curriculum; guaranteeing school safety; ensuring relevant education that promotes students’ likelihood of success.
Source: Individual candidates; Researched by JOHN CANALIS / For The Times
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