Carlos Bolanos and Mark D. Melville are the candidates for Sheriff for San Mateo County, California. The election will be held between May 7th and June 5th 2018. SNKIDS.ORG asked the candidates 6 questions related to their positions on issues related to special needs kids. Here are their answers. 1. Introduce yourself Mark D. Melville – I… Read More
Mark D. Melville
Candidate for San Mateo County Sheriff – June 2018 I was born and raised in San Francisco, where I was one of five children. My father was a carpenter, and my mother was in customer service at Wilson Sporting Goods. We were raised in the Catholic faith, and I attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, and… Read More
Carlos Bolanos
Candidate for San Mateo County Sheriff – June 2018 I have been married for 39 years and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I have 39 years in Law Enforcement working at the Palo Alto Police Department (Police Officer-Lieutenant), Salinas Police Department (Captain), Redwood City Police Department (Chief of Police) and the San Mateo County… Read More
San Mateo County Superintendent Election – Virtual Candidates Forum – June 2018
Nancy Magee and Dr. Gary Waddell are the candidates for the Superintendent of Schools for San Mateo County, California. The election will be held between May 7th and June 5th 2018. SNKIDS.ORG asked the candidates 5 questions related to their positions on issues related to special needs kids. Here are their answers. 1. If elected,… Read More
Nancy Magee
Candidate for San Mateo County School Superintendent – June 2018 General Statement First and foremost, all students deserve a robust, relevant and engaging general education program regardless of special need or disability. When students do require additional learning and behavioral supports as reflected in 504 or IEP plans, those supports should be evidence-based and delivered… Read More
Dr. Gary Waddell
Candidate for San Mateo County School Superintendent – June 2018 Statement on Special Education Ensuring innovative, effective systems that meet the needs of students with special needs is a top priority in our county. My passion around our creating powerful systems to effectively address special education is fueled by my experiences, background, and training throughout… Read More
Virtual Candidates Forum – San Mateo County Superintendent Election
In June, we will elect a new Superintendent to oversee the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), and to join the San Mateo County Board of Education’s governance team upon the retirement of Dr. Anne Campbell. The Virtual Candidate Forum is live. Two current SMCOE leaders that have thrown their hats into the ring… Read More