November General Elections

I realize that Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, seems a long way away, but it will be here in no time; especially because mail ballots will be sent out in early October. With that in mind, it is never too early to start talking to friends and family about how they can vote to support the work you do as an educator.

In this year's upcoming general elections, voters will be casting their ballots on three important education related items that will impact our classrooms and schools.

FJUHSD School Board of Trustees (Area 1)
Proposition 3 (Formerly Proposition 55 Extension)
Superintendent of Public Instruction

FJUHSD School Board of Trustees (Area 1)

FSTO is proud to endorse Regina Cuadra for FJUHSD School Board in Area 1. Ms. Cuadra is an exceptionally well-rounded candidate that understands our reality from many important angles.

Regina is the parent of three. Her youngest is a student in one of our feeder schools, and her two older children are La Habra High School students. Regina has experience as a PTA parent, a special education teacher, and as the spouse of a teacher. Additionally, she is currently the local treasurer and Political Action Committee (PAC) treasurer in her local association, La Habra Education Association. Regina understands the importance of safety for students and staff and is a proponent of transparency in funding. Perhaps most importantly, she is open and willing to learn in the areas where she is less knowledgeable.

Board Trustee Area Map

See the map below to see where FJUHSD Trusteee Area 1 (blue) is located.

Or if you prefer, there is also an interactive map option on the FJUHSD website.

Yard Signs, Canvassing & Social Media

If you live in Area 1, put a yard sign up to help get the word out about our candidate. Use this form to sign up.
Anybody can canvass to pass out information about Regina to registered voters. Use this form to volunteer.

Post on your social media that you proudly support Regina. Use the picture below.

Statewide Election

https://www.cta.org/our-advocacy/school-funding/yeson3

Proposition 3 (Formerly Proposition 55 Extension)

We have the power to protect this critical funding for our communities in November. For nearly 15 years, tax rates paid by the top 2% have delivered $120 billion for smaller class sizes, school lunches, mental health counselors, and the Medi-Cal coverage millions of families rely on, all with no new taxes on working Californians. This is all thanks to voters passing Props 30 and 55. Prop. 3 keeps that funding in place so our students and families don’t lose it. For more information, check out the CTA website.

Projections

In the event Prop 3 does not pass, FJUHSD is projected to lose an estimated $2,447,994 per year of state funding.
With the lack of funding, statewide 1 in 6 educators would lose their jobs.
With less teachers, classes sizes would likely increase by 15%.

https://www.cta.org/our-advocacy/elect-richard-barrera-for-california-superintendent-of-public-instruction

Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Richard Barrera has devoted his life to fighting for working people. As the President of the San Diego Unified School Board for the last 16 years, he has turned one of California’s largest districts into one of the highest performing in the country—by working with teachers to invest in students and classrooms. Barrera has earned the endorsement of 310,000 educators in California in CTA with his proven track record of putting students first. For more information, check out the CTA website.

Richard Barrera Will Prioritize

Fully funded classrooms in every neighborhood, including higher salaries and great healthcare for educators to address the statewide teacher shortage.
Increased mental health staffing to support the needs of our students and communities.
Smaller class sizes so teachers can give every student the attention they deserve.
Support for experienced educators who return to the classroom year after year.
Multiple pathways to success, including college, vocational training, apprenticeships, and career technical education.

Recognizing Member Volunteers

Candidate Endorsement Panel

FSTO would like to thank the following for serving on the FSTO Candidate Endorsement Panel:

Sharon Hollon (FUHS), Endorsement Panel Chair
Duy Nguyen (SOHS), PAC Treasurer
Kristen Cruz (FUHS)
Tim Roach (SOHS)
Amanda Gieser (LSHS), FSTO Vice President

We truly appreciate them taking the time out of their very busy schedules (especially because it was the first week of school) to participate in this important process. If you see them around campus, please take the time to thank them for their work.