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Melissa Stanis (Saratoga Union School District, At-large, California, candidate 2024)
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Melissa Stanis ran for election to the Saratoga Union School District, At-large in California. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Stanis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Melissa Stanis provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2024:
- Birth date: June 10, 1975
- Bachelor's: Ithaca College, 1997
- Gender: Female
- Prior offices held:
- Trustee, Saratoga Union School District Board of Trustees (2020-Prsnt)
- Incumbent officeholder: Yes
- Campaign website
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Elections
General election
General election for Saratoga Union School District, At-large (2 seats)
Yacoub Elziq, Jingyuan Huang, Melissa Stanis, and Ramya Vasu ran in the general election for Saratoga Union School District, At-large on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Yacoub Elziq (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jingyuan Huang (Nonpartisan) | ||
Melissa Stanis (Nonpartisan)  | ||
 | Ramya Vasu (Nonpartisan) | |
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Melissa Stanis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stanis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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During my tenure, I have navigated our schools through the challenges of Covid-19 and the transition back to the classroom. We implemented robust academic support to ensure all students remained on track. I am dedicated to maintaining and enhancing academic excellence for future success.
I have passionately championed programs in music, art, and STEM, fostering creativity and critical thinking. With your vote, I will continue to advocate for these essential educational opportunities.
As your School Board Member, my priority has been to provide a world-class education that nurtures the whole child, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered. I ask for your vote to keep building a brighter future for our children and our community. Together, we can ensure our schools remain places of excellence and opportunity for all.
www.Melissa4SUSD.com- Sustaining excellence in academics.
- Comprehensive support for the whole child.
- Advocacy for diverse and enriching programs.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
