UESF News
Yee, Fewer, Wynns, & Norton Win School Board Election
With 100% of the precincts reporting, the San Francisco School Board race can now safely be called. The winning candidates include Norman Yee (142,450 votes), Sandra Fewer (112,948 votes), Jill Wynns (76,346 votes) and Rachel Norton (75,464 votes). The results, as of November 18, 2008, 3:16 p.m. appear below:
Thanks to all UESF members who volunteered to help elect our slate of candidates
Intrepid UESF precinct walkers Ellen Yoshitsugu, Ken Tray, Mark Murray and Susan Solomon
brave the elements to help elect an educator-friendly school board.
Why UESF Supports Yee, Norton, Fewer & Mak
On Wednesday, August 20th, the United Educators of San Francisco officially endorsed four candidates for School Board – Sandra Fewer, Rachel Norton, Jaynry Mak, and Norman Yee.
“These candidates represent the best of the crowded field for School Board,” says UESF President Dennis Kelly. “Their commitment to supporting students and educators in the classroom earned them our endorsement. Together they encompass a broad segment of San Francisco, each bringing a set of skills and expertise that will serve the school district and not a clique or faction.”
Sandra Fewer brings experience as the Director of Parent Organizing for Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth, an influential community organization that focuses on public education, as well as years of service as a site PTA officer.
Rachel Norton is a well-respected parent-advocate, who has worked diligently for improved Special Education services in the district. She was an active worker on Proposition A, supporting teachers.
Jaynry Mak, with her experience as an aide in the offices of Tom Lantos and Fiona Ma, has successfully demonstrated her ability to work with a broad-range of community groups. Her interest in improving the schools for her 2 ½ year old is a driving force in her candidacy.
In his tenure on the School Board Norman Yee has worked to bring consensus to the board, successfully transitioning the district to a new superintendent, and working to bring additional resources to our schools. He also brings many years of experience in early childhood development.
The endorsement of the 6,000 member United Educators of San Francisco brings with it not only the official stamp of approval from classroom teachers, but also a solid record of success. Six of the last seven School Board candidates endorsed by UESF have gone on to win seats on the board.
In the coming months, UESF will turn out hundreds of volunteers to make phone calls and walk precincts for the candidates. “With all of the challenges facing our schools it is essential we do all we can to elect the strongest advocates for the district. Teachers and paraprofessionals are ready to do what it takes,” says UESF Political Director Ken Tray.
Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Fewer, and Jaynry Mak
