Alan Kholos
2023 - Present
2026
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Alan Kholos is a member of the Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees At-large in California. He assumed office on April 11, 2023. His current term ends on December 11, 2026.
Kholos ran in a special election to the Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees At-large in California. He won in the special general election on November 5, 2024.
Kholos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Kholos was appointed to the seat by the Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees following the resignation of Scott Wooden.[1]
Biography
Alan Kholos was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kholos' career experience includes working in business management. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 2007. Kholos earned a bachelor's degree from the UCLA in 1987 and a graduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990. He previously served on the Del Mar Union School District board of trustees from 2012 to 2015.[2][3]
Elections
2024
See also: Del Mar Union School District, California, elections (2024)
General election
Special general election for Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees At-large
Incumbent Alan Kholos defeated Genevieve Goldstone in the special general election for Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees At-large on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alan Kholos (Nonpartisan)  | 67.0 | 12,805 |
 | Genevieve Goldstone (Nonpartisan) | 33.0 | 6,312 | |
| Total votes: 19,117 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kholos in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Alan Kholos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kholos' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am running for re-election to continue advancing the educational excellence expected by our community. Our public schools deliver the best education, achieved by pursuing the highest standards of excellence and relentless fiscal discipline. Our nationally recognized schools form the core of our community and support strong property values.
I started my career in the U.S. Air Force developing educational software and teaching instructors on using new technology. I earned degrees in Engineering (UCLA), Business (Embry-Riddle) and Law (Loyola). I've applied this education to leadership roles in the fields of healthcare, defense, communications and software. And these leadership skills I developed in business and government service enable me to promote best practices at DMUSD.
As your voice on the Board, I've leveraged my extensive business management, corporate governance & problem-solving skills to achieve collaborative solutions with Board members, parents, District staff, and community partners. My focus has been on responsible budgeting and strategic resource allocation, which allows us to ensure low class sizes, the best teachers, and high standards for every child.
As a parent of DMUSD graduates, I understand how our programs impact the educational journey of students through high school and beyond.- Parent Involvement: I actively meet with parents at all of our schools, and partner with parents to approach the District staff with collaborative solutions.
- Oversight & Accountability: I apply my business governance skills to ensure adherence to Board policies and strategic plan objectives. I meet routinely with the Superintendent to ensure accountability of the leadership team and the 9 school site principals.
- Special Programs: My children benefited greatly from the STEAM+ and Special Education programs at DMUSD. I will continue to assist the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF) in raising additional STEAM+ funds from community partners. I will also continue supporting special education families in what I know personally can be a challenging journey.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ CBS News 8, "Del Mar Union School District appoints new board member," April 11, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2024
- ↑ Del Mar Union School District, "Trustee Kholos," accessed October 7, 2024
