Paul Naccachian
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Paul Naccachian was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Azusa Unified School District Board of Trustees that was first elected in the general election on November 5, 2013. Naccachian campaigned on a platform supporting learning through the arts, transparency, and community involvement.
Biography
Paul Naccachian is a university professor, owner and primary consultant of Collaborative Solutions. Prior to serving in these roles he was an attorney and served as a mediator for several community organizations. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California before attending and graduating from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. He also earned a post-doctoral degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University. Naccachian is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Beyond Vision United, coordinator of Restorative Justice Program with Pepperdine University, and served as President of the Downtown Business Association.
Elections
2013
Paul Naccachian ran against eight other candidates including incumbent Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez for three seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.[1]
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Naccachian did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Paul Naccachian did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
Campaign themes
Student Support
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As your school board member I will support programs that will: Create classroom teaching environments where children can develop critical thinking skills. Provide enrichment activities and opportunities to motivate and challenge our students. Implement transition links to Community Colleges and Vocational Training programs that will expose students to careers in Criminal Justice, Graphic Design and Entrepreneurship. We also need to teach e skills in Money Management and the tools to start a new business. Build a network of support for students and parents. Develop Mentorship and Peer-to-Peer Programs Provide a hostile-free environment for all students where bullying is addressed and not tolerated especially through texting and other social media. Develop Computer Proficiency Program. It is estimated that over 70 percent of future jobs will require the competency in the use of computers. We all know that when our children graduate they will need to use computers in almost any profession they choose. If they decide to become a lawyer, a mechanic, or a farmer, they will need computer skills. The sooner they are exposed to computers and given regular practice, the more proficient they will be. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
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