Michael Melillo
Michael Melillo was a member of the San Jose Unified School District school board in California, representing Trustee Area 4. He assumed office in 2018. He left office in 2018.
Melillo ran for re-election to the San Jose Unified School District school board to represent Trustee Area 4 in California. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Melillo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Melillo obtained undergraduate degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He received an M.B.A. from San Jose State University. His professional experience includes working at The Boston Globe and as a data scientist and customer advocate at Apple.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for San Jose Unified School District school board Trustee Area 4
Brian Wheatley defeated incumbent Michael Melillo in the general election for San Jose Unified School District school board Trustee Area 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Wheatley (Nonpartisan)  | 56.6 | 8,375 |
 | Michael Melillo (Nonpartisan) | 43.4 | 6,413 | |
| Total votes: 14,788 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Melillo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Melillo's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Increase funding for education Improve performance for all students/Close achievement gap Support our teachers so they can afford to live near where they work
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Early childhood education is my passion because I think it is the most important part of a child's educational development. When children have access to quality pre-school, they enter kindergarten with a much higher chance of reading and writing at grade level, which continues throughout their education until high school graduation. I support California Bill AB 1754 that expands access to preschool based on family income levels.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I sold hot dogs from a cart at an amusement part when I was 14. It only lasted for one summer. After that I was a bus boy in a restaurant at age 15, and I did that all through high school.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My children. They are the most important thing to me anywhere, and I am trying to make this world a better place for them.
What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?
I think it's the job of the school board to hold the district accountable on behalf of the community. This includes both financially and in terms of the educational performance of our students. The district has an obligation to deliver the best possible educational outcome to all of our students, and at the same time behave responsibly with their funds and plan for the future accordingly.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I'm running to continue serving our community and to ensure that all students have the best opportunities to prepare themselves for lifelong success. I'm the father of two children who attend Reed Elementary. My wife and I are proud to be raising our family here in San Jose. I've worked at Apple for the past 12 years and have a track record of success as a decision maker and creative problem solver. I want to improve the educational performance of all of our students, close the achievement gap, and make sure our district remains in good financial standing. Is there anything you would like to add? In addition to serving on the Library and Early Education Commission, I have also volunteered as an adult literacy tutor, and as a flag football and Tee Ball coach with Branham Hills Little League.[2] |
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| —Michael Melillo[3] | ||
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ San Jose Inside, "San Jose Unified Appoints New Trustee to Fill Area 4 Vacancy," March 16, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 2, 2018
| San Jose Unified School District elections in 2018 | |
| Santa Clara County, California | |
| Election date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
