Pat Carpio-Aguilar

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Pat Carpio-Aguilar

Nonpartisan

Fremont Union High School District Board of Education district 2

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

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Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

San José State University, 2006

Graduate

Santa Clara University, 2016

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Teacher

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Pat Carpio-Aguilar is an officeholder of the Fremont Union High School District Board of Education district 2 in California. She assumed office on December 13, 2024. Her current term ends on December 8, 2028.

Carpio-Aguilar ran for election to the Fremont Union High School District Board of Education district 2 in California. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Carpio-Aguilar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Pat Carpio-Aguilar earned a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University in 2006 and a graduate degree from Santa Clara University in 2016. Carpio-Aguilar's career experience includes working as a teacher.

Elections

2024

See also: Fremont Union High School District, California, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Fremont Union High School District Board of Education district 2

Pat Carpio-Aguilar defeated Frances C. Renteria in the general election for Fremont Union High School District Board of Education district 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Carpio-Aguilar (Nonpartisan)	75.6	8,984
	Submit photo	Frances C. Renteria (Nonpartisan)	24.4	2,900

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,884
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Pat Carpio-Aguilar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carpio-Aguilar's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Pat Carpio-Aguilar, I am a teacher of English and Spanish. I have been in education for over 40 years, and I have experience as a school administrator. Now, I'm running for the Fremont Union High School Board, as the first Governing Board member in their newly created North Sunnyvale Trustee Area 2. I'm excited to represent our district and bring my background as a teacher and as an advocate to focus on the needs of the students and their families. Representation matters and it makes a difference.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to elevate student voices in our board room discussions and policy sessions because I believe in listening to everybody who is involved in education. Students are an integral part of the decision-making process, and their voices should be heard.
• I want to promote safety and a sense of belonging for ALL students so they can reach their unique potential and together we can build our community's future. When students feel safe and valued at school they can focus on the true purpose of education, which is learning, finding themselves and their self-worth.
• I want to remove all barriers and frictions so that each student can thrive at school, regardless of their family income level or their home language. We live in a community with a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultural heritage, and languages. ALL of these should be welcomed, respected, and acknowledged. Appropriate access and clear communication about district policies, timelines, and procedures should be available in a format that welcomes all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As teacher of both English and Spanish, I realize the impact of communication and how it influences our lives and daily decisions. One aspect of policy that I am passionate about is accessibility of information for all parents and students, in their preferred language. When information is communicated in a means and format that speaks to our heart, our brain follows.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my "Abuelita". She taught me to always be kind through my actions and my words. Her examples were making sure that nobody ever went hungry, and that their dignity was protected and respected when receiving help. She was strong, hardworking and very fair. I strive to do justice to my "Abuelita's" memory every day.

Who are your constituents?

The constituents for a Governing Board member are the students themselves, and their parents or caregivers. To the students, the Trustees owe the time and consideration to feel and be heard and acknowledged, regardless of home language, or the family income level. To the parents/caregivers the Board Trustees are responsible for addressing the needs or concerns that are brought to their attention. The President of the Board is accountable for responding in a timely and efficient manner to any inquiries or concerns that are brought forth.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Safety in schools starts with everyone feeling welcomed and accepted as they are. Students thrive in a judgement free space. So, schools should promote acceptance and respect for all.
Any bullying behaviors should be addressed to meet the needs of the individual as well as the group. Behavior is communication, and when a student or a group of students are demonstrating risky or bullying behaviors, they need the intervention from adults to guide them and help them express their social-emotional needs in an appropriate manner.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

California Teachers Association

Democratic Activists for Women Now
Fremont Education Association
Jewish Democratic Coalition of the Bay Area
Santa Clara County Democratic Party
Sierra Club
South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council
Sunnyvale Democratic Club
Sunnyvale Education Association
Sunnyvale Safe Streets
Paul Fong, Former California Assembly Member, CA-28
Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 2
Otto Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 3
Susan Ellenberg, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 4
Larry Klein, Mayor
Murali Srinivasan, Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros, Councilmember, District 2
Richard Mehlinger, Councilmember, District 5
Linda Sell, Councilmember, District 1

Full list @ https://www.pat2fuhsd.com/endorsements/

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

The ideal learning environment for students is one where they feel engaged with the subject matter, and where all the resources are available for them to construct their own knowledge. There should also be a spark of joy in the learning process so that students can experience school as a place that fulfills their human needs. While learning, students should be guaranteed both physical and emotional safety in order to focus on the content and the concepts they are learning.

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