* Issues: Fiscal responsibility. Save our programs and teachers and find a way to pay for it; protect such valuable programs as music, arts and science; maintain decentralized school sites to make sure they make the decisions that affect their schools.
Lev Sadovnik
* Age: 44
* Occupation: Scientist
For the Record
Los Angeles Times Tuesday November 7, 2000 Orange County Edition Metro Part B Page 3 Metro Desk 1 inches; 29 words Type of Material: Correction
School board--Sunday's voter guide incorrectly listed a candidate's status. James L. Reed holds an appointed seat to the Westminster school board but also is a candidate for an elected seat to the board.
* Background: Came to this country 11 years ago from Ukraine. Doctorate in electrical engineering from USC. Irvine resident since 1996. Daughter is senior at University High. Son is 2.
* Issues: Strive to improve the quality of education with a more structured curriculum; recruit and retain the best teachers with competitive salaries and provide financial incentives to get teachers to learn more and improve their skills; have teachers who majored in the subjects they teach.
LAGUNA BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Two Elected
Ali Abdolsalehi
* Age: 22
* Occupation: Computer infrastructure analyst
* Background: Self-employed in the field of computers and cyber-integration; a graduate of Laguna Beach schools; now pursuing bachelor's degree.
* Issues: Wants to reduce student drug use; set up more recreation programs; improve teacher standards; offer Internet-based curriculum; increase the amount of teaching time per day; encourage fellow school board members to involve themselves directly with the students and administrators; bring vision and integrity to board
El Hathaway
* Age: n/a
* Occupation: Financial consultant
* Background: A 19-year resident of Laguna Beach and the parent of two sons attending Laguna Beach schools; served as 1999-2000 president of SchoolPower; member of the F.A.C.T. Team that helped correct problems of the school district's financial crisis; a financial consultant and former public utility executive
* Issues: Wants to focus on communication with parents and the public; improve relations with teachers; strengthen curriculum, particularly music and spelling in kindergarten through fifth grade, and writing in sixth through eighth grade. Favors providing oversight to avoid a repeat of financial disruption. Wants to repair and modernize district's aging facilities
William "Bill" Hajdu
* Age: 53
* Occupation: Retired military officer, teacher
* Background: Substitute teacher for seven years; life member of World Future Society; Eagle Scout; tutor; crossing guard; Little League coach
* Issues: Wants to increase teacher salaries; modernize school facilities; promote harmony and communication among board members, the community and district officials
Jan Vickers
* Age: 53
* Occupation: Substitute teacher
* Background: Teacher, school administrator and artist; licensed foster parent; a former Laguna Beach school board trustee; 34-year Laguna Beach resident; PTA site councils, curriculum committees and classroom volunteer
* Issues: Wants to guide direction of district rather than dictate, adhere to open-meeting requirements; increase public communication at board meetings; use more classroom aides; increase instructional time
Lee Winocur Field
* Age: n/a
* Occupation: Retired teacher, educational researcher
Background: An educator for 23 years at public schools in California; coordinator for innovative programs for county Department of Education; doctorate in human behavior with a specialty in educational leadership from U.S. International University in San Diego; founder of educational research corporation
* Issues: Wants every child to graduate with the skills essential to compete in today's global economy; favors fiscal stability and comprehensive policies. Wants a rigorous curriculum in basic skills that promotes problem solving and critical thinking. Favors giving teachers access to the latest technology and excellent training. Wants facility renovations
LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Three Elected
Meg Cutuli
* Age: 50
* Occupation: Business manager
* Background: Former PTA Council president; former McGaugh Elementary PTA president; former McAuliffe Middle School PTA president; former parent representative on curriculum steering committee
* Issues: Wants to use Stanford 9 results to identify problem areas for individual students and give intensive lessons to correct problems; use scores to address districtwide curriculum problems; better communication and accessibility between parents and the board
Robert "Bob" Haub
* Age: 60
* Occupation: Retired Southern California Edison analyst; part-time University of Phoenix professor
* Background: Thirty-year resident; four of six children attended Los Alamitos schools; BA and MBA teaching credentials
* Issues: Supports settling teacher salary negotiations as soon as possible; establishing a seven- to 10-year financial plan
Jack Healy
* Age: 74
* Occupation: Retired contracts/marketing manager
* Background: Former Walnut Valley Unified School District member
* Issues: Wants to raise academic achievement with more emphasis on reading, writing and student study; keep classroom technology current; address drug and safety problems
Lorraine K. Navarro
* Age: 44
* Occupation: Business development manager; parent
