“We work with teachers because they...

“We work with teachers because they are the backbone of our

district. We consult them so they will buy into what we are

planning.”

-- SERENE STOKES,

on the role of the school board

“As the father of two sons, I know it’s a very sensitive question

for parents. It’s pretty obvious that the school board has to be

responsive to what parents want. I wouldn’t go beyond the state law.”

-- TOM EGAN,

on sex education

“I disagree that our students are being educated to go to

Wal-Mart. We are graduating students from the Westside that go to

Harvard and the Air Force Academy.”

-- JUDY FRANCO,

on increasing graduation rates

“If I was on the board, I would vote for the [Rea] health clinic.

It will help the community and it will help kids in the community.”

-- ED LOYD,

on the proposed Rea health center

“After-school programs are the most essential part of what we can

do as a result of a changing society.”

-- RON WINSHIP,

on the role of after-school programs

“I attended board meetings last year and am monitoring them this

year. I’m also talking to neighbors and other parents at [Ensign

Intermediate] school.”

-- SHELBY COVE,

on how much time she has spent

preparing to become a trustee, if elected

“We need to refine testing so more kids are eligible and continue

enrichment activities in the classroom so others don’t feel

inferior.”

-- WENDY LEECE,

on how testing can be expanded to

include bright English learners in the

Gifted and Talented Education Program

“[After-school programs] have become much more of a necessity.

They can take a variety of directions, like art and exploring the

world around you. I would like to continue to see us work more with

[cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach] than we have in the past to

design programs.”

-- JUDY FRANCO,

on the role of after-school programs

“I would like to endorse Ron Winship for [Newport Beach] City

Council and the water district.”

-- ED LOYD,

in his closing statement, jokingly referring

to one of his opponent’s running for two

other positions

“Well, everything is great. I encourage you to vote for the same

candidates. But if you want to have some new talent, you should vote

for some new people.”

-- RON WINSHIP