Huntington Beach City School District
Three candidates are seeking two openings on the Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees. A glance at the district and competitors:
The District
Area: Coastal Huntington Beach
Enrollment: 6,257
Facilities: Six elementary and two middle schools.
Issues: The opening of new schools, changing attendance area boundaries, back-to- basics instructional methods.
Number on Board: Five
The Candidates
Catherine McGough
Age: 45
Occupation: Vice principal of the Huntington Beach Adult and Alternative School in the Huntington Beach Union School District.
Background: Incumbent since 1992; master’s degree in educational administration; 23 years’ experience as educator; school funding advocacy work.
Major Issues: Manage enrollment growth; guide opening of new elementary school; reduce class sizes.
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Brian Rechsteiner
AGe: 51
Occupation: Marketing manager
Background: School board president; 26 years business experience with Mobil Oil Corp.; board member of PRIDE Foundation, a DARE support group; member of high school district Community Action Panel.
Major Issues: Opening new schools, boundary adjustments.
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Manny Rothstein
Age: 50
Occupation: Property manager
Background: More than 20 years’ business and financial experience.
Major Issues: Place greater emphasis on education basics; resist state and federal interference with school curriculum; oppose bilingual education.
Source: Individual candidates.
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