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Amy Hanacek
Amy Hanacek was a member of the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees in California, representing Area 1. She assumed office on December 10, 2012. She left office on December 13, 2024.
Hanacek ran for re-election to the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees to represent Area 1 in California. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hanacek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amy Hanacek earned a high school diploma from Tucson High School. She also attended the University of Arizona. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Capistrano Unified School District, California, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees Trustee Area 1
Jennifer Adnams defeated incumbent Amy Hanacek in the general election for Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees Trustee Area 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer Adnams (Nonpartisan)  | 53.8 | 13,986 |
 | Amy Hanacek (Nonpartisan) | 46.2 | 12,004 | |
| Total votes: 25,990 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hanacek in this election.
2020
See also: Capistrano Unified School District, California, elections (2020)
General election
The general election was canceled. Amy Hanacek (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
2016
Four of the seven seats on the Capistrano Unified School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on November 8, 2016. In her bid for re-election, Trustee Area 1 incumbent Amy Hanacek defeated challenger Wendy Shrove. Trustee Area 2 incumbent Jim Reardon also won re-election, defeating challenger Gould Workman. Incumbent John Alpay did not file to run for re-election to the Trustee Area 3 seat, leaving it open for a newcomer. Candidates Laura Ferguson and Patricia Holloway ran for the seat, and Holloway was elected to the board. The Trustee Area 5 race featured incumbent Gary Pritchard and challenger Jake Vollebregt. Pritchard won re-election to another term.[2][3]
Results
| Capistrano Unified School District, Trustee Area 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Amy Hanacek Incumbent |
59.26% | 10,981 |
| Wendy Shrove | 40.74% | 7,549 |
| Total Votes | 18,530 | |
| Source: Orange County Registrar of Voters, "2016 Presidential General Election Official Results for Election," accessed December 7, 2016 | ||
Funding
Hanacek reported $16,894.00 in contributions and $17,416.87 in expenditures to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, which left her campaign with $1,165.63 on hand in the election.[4]
Endorsements
Hanacek was endorsed by the Capistrano Unified Education Association and the group Capistrano Unified Children First.[5][6]
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Amy Hanacek |
67.1% | 11,460 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karin Schnell | 32.9% | 5,624 | |
| Total Votes | 17,084 | |||
| Source: Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Election Results Archive: 2012 General Election," accessed July 15, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amy Hanacek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hanacek's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was fully committed to my sons’ schools and proudly spent hours as a volunteer and PTA leader. My community encouraged me to run as their representative, and with their support and belief in me, I continue to champion their priorities. I have always viewed my position as an extension of community service and servant leader to the students, families, and taxpayers.
I serve on the College and Career Advantage Board providing relevant cutting edge career technical education for students and adults. During my time, CCA courses have grown and is now one of the best CTE programs in the state with highest student participation in OC.
I remain steadfast in my commitment to academic rigor, retaining top tier teachers, expanding student opportunities, securing the health and welfare for all students, and safeguarding our investments in our homes and neighborhoods. I would be humbled and honored to be able to continue this work.- Providing a top tier preK-12 public education that optimizes opportunities for each student regardless of their life circumstances by effectively managing a limited budget.
- Focusing tax dollars and district resources on student learning; prioritizing excellence in teaching; and fostering a learning environment (campus) that is stable, safe, and welcoming for all.
- Expanding Career Technical Education, language immersion, dual enrollment, athletics, arts, and other opportunities to meet the individual needs of every student. Continue to prioritize parent engagement and involvement while building community and business partnerships
Congress Must Fully Fund IDEA – Congress promised to pay 40 percent of special education excess costs, but has never come close. Federal share is now less than 12 percent, passing those costs off to states and local school districts shortchanging services to all students.
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2020
Amy Hanacek did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees Trustee Area 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Candidate Filing Log," accessed August 15, 2016
- ↑ Orange County, "Orange County Unofficial Results for Election," accessed November 9, 2016
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Orange County Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure," accessed February 7, 2017
- ↑ California Teachers Association, "CTA Locally Endorsed Candidates," September 28, 2016
- ↑ Capistrano Unified Children First, "VOTE on November 8, 2016!" accessed October 20, 2016
| 2016 Capistrano Unified School District Elections | |
| Orange County, California | |
| Election date: | November 8, 2016 |
| Candidates: | Trustee Area 1: • Incumbent, Amy Hanacek • Wendy Shrove Trustee Area 2: • Incumbent, Jim Reardon • Gould Workman Trustee Area 3: • Laura Ferguson • Patricia Holloway Trustee Area 5: • Incumbent, Gary Pritchard • Jake Vollebregt |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
