Azusa Unified School District elections (2013)
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Three seats on the school board for Azusa Unified School District were up for district wide elections that were held on November 5, 2013. Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, Helen Jaramillo and Paul Naccachian defeated six candidates for the three at-large seats.
About the district
Azusa Unified School District is located in the Southeast Los Angeles County, California in Azusa, California. It is located in the largest county in California. According to the 2010 Census, it is home to 47,407 residents.[1]
Demographics
As of 2014, Azusa underperformed the rest of California when measured on the basis of median household income, percentage of residents living below the poverty level, percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school diploma and percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor's degree. The median household income in Azusa was $53,826 compared to $61,632 for the state of California. 20.2% of Azusa residents aged 25 years and older attained a bachelor's degree compared to 30.2% in California. The United States Census also showed the poverty rate in Azusa was 18.2% compared to 14.4% for the entire state. The United States Census also found that 76.2% of Azusa residents aged 25 years and older attained a high school degree compared to a 80.8% in California.[2]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Method of board member selection
Azusa Unified School District School Board consists of five members, all of whom are elected to four year terms. All board members represent the district at large. Board member terms are staggered so that at least two members, but no more than three are to be elected each odd numbered year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. There are no primary elections. Three seats were up for election on November 5, 2013. The two remaining seats were up for election on November 3, 2015.[4]
Elections
2013
Candidates
- Paul Naccachian
- University Professor/Mediator
- Debbie Ann Kindred
- Azusa Planning Commissioner
- Russell Bryan Rentschler
- Businessman
- Veronika R. Delvaux
- Educator
- Helen Jaramillo
- Parent
- Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez
- Incumbent Board Member
- Johnny Ramos Sanchez
- Technician/Mechanic
- Lisa B. Harrington
- High school teacher
- Linda Bermudez
- Youth Program Coordinator
Election results
On November 5, 2013, Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, Helen Jaramillo and Paul Naccachian defeated six challenging candidates for three seats on the Azusa Unified School District Board of Education.
| Azusa Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez Incumbent |
18% | 1,097 | |
| Nonpartisan | Helen Jaramillo |
15.2% | 929 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Naccachian |
14.8% | 903 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Bermudez | 13.3% | 811 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lisa B. Harrington | 12.4% | 757 | |
| Nonpartisan | Johnny Ramos Sanchez | 10.7% | 650 | |
| Nonpartisan | Debbie Ann Kindred | 6% | 364 | |
| Nonpartisan | Russell Bryan Rentschler | 5.1% | 308 | |
| Nonpartisan | Veronika R. Delvaux | 4.5% | 275 | |
| Total Votes | 6,094 | |||
| Source: Los Angeles County Clerk, "NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - LOCAL & MUNI CONSOLIDATED ELECTION Final Official Election Returns" accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
Funding
No candidates reported any contributions or expenditures during the election to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Lisa B. Harrington received official endorsements from the 46th and 48th Assembly District Republican Central Committee. Linda Bermudez received endorsements from Dr. Ed Hernandez State Senator, Azusa Councilmembers Robert Gonzales and Angel Carrillo, Azusa Unified School board members Yolanda Pena and Rosemary Garcia and Cirtrus College Board of Trustees Sue Keith and Joanne Montgomery. Bermudez also received an official endorsement from the Teamsters Joint Council 42.[5]
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, two seats on the Azusa Unified School District Board of Education were up for election. Candidates Burke Hamilton and Yolanda Rodriguez Pena defeated two challengers.
| Azusa Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2011, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Burke Hamilton |
25.9% | 937 | |
| Nonpartisan | Yolanda Rodriguez Pena |
25.8% | 931 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ilean M. Ochoa | 24.2% | 876 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Naccachian | 24.1% | 869 | |
| Total Votes | 3,613 | |||
| Source: Smart Voter.org, "Governing Board Member; Azusa Unified School District Voter Information" accessed September 4, 2013 | ||||
What was at stake?
Three at-large seats were up for election on November 5, 2013, including the seats of the President, Vice-President, and Board Clerk. Only incumbent Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez filed seeking re-election.
Issues
Declined enrollment
Azusa Unified School District experienced a decrease in student enrollment since the 2006-07 school year. During the 2006-07 school year 11,353 students were enrolled at Azusa Unified schools, while in the 2011-12 school year 10,163 students were enrolled. The decrease of almost 1,200 students resulted in decreased funding from both state and federal sources. In response to the decreased enrollment, Alice Ellington Elementary was updated to accommodate students in grades K-8.[6]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Azusa Unified School District election in 2013:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
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| July 15, 2013 | First day to file a petition of candidacy |
| August 9, 2013 | Close of filing period for petition of candidacy |
| October 21, 2013 | Last day to register to vote in school election |
| October 29, 2013 | Final day to apply to vote by mail |
| November 5, 2013 | Election Day |
Additional elections on the ballot
The ballot for the November 5, 2013 election in Los Angeles County also featured elections for local and municipal positions, such as elections for City Clerk, City Treasurer, Mayor and City Council.[8]
See also
- California school board elections draw over 200 candidates
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- California
- Azusa Unified School District, California
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Los Angeles County, California ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, California
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ US Census Bureau, "Azusa, California Quick Facts" accessed August 30, 2013
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Azusa, California Quick Facts," accessed August 30, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCensus1 - ↑ Gamut Online, "Part 4 Elections. Chapter 1 Election of School District Board Members. Article 1 Elections," accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Bermudez 4 Azusa School Board, "Accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ Melissa Masatani San Gariel Valley Tribune, "Azusa Unified School Board candidates speak at forum," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ LA Votes, "TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS," accessed September 4, 2013
- ↑ LA Vote, "FINAL LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT," accessed September 4, 2013
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