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State Legislative Candidates Respond To SANDABS Education Questionnaire

2008-10-24

SAN BERNARDINO - An organization of school district board members and superintendents released a survey of views of state legislative candidates on educational issues for the Nov. 4 election.

The San Bernardino County District Advocates for Better Schools (SANDABS) posted the results on the group's Web site:

http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/busServe/sandabs/08_EdIssuesQuestion.pdf

Candidates responded to questions affecting public education in San Bernardino County, as well as their respective legislative and budgetary priorities. SANDABS does not endorse candidates.

Candidates for three Senate and nine Assembly districts that have at least a portion of their respective districts in San Bernardino County were contacted. Not all candidates provided responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who did reply have responses published after each question.

The SANDABS executive committee - composed of nine school board members, nine district superintendents, and the county superintendent - has surveyed and interviewed state Senate and Assembly candidates since 1988 prior to elections. The purpose of these contacts has been an opportunity for candidates to be introduced to SANDABS and to set the foundation for future discussions with successful candidates. Plus, the process provides an opportunity for candidates to share their views and opinions on issues affecting public education with constituents from the educational community.