Jay Petrek for

San Marcos Unified School District Board

Endorsements & News

Endorsements:

Here's a partial list of those endorsing my efforts for the 2008 School Board Election. 

Jim Desmond
  Mayor of San Marcos
Lori Pfeiler,
  Mayor of Escondido
Mary Borevitz, San
  Marcos Unified School
  District (SMUSD) 

  Retiring Trustee
Pam Bancells, SMUSD
  Retiring Trustee
Dr. Larry Maw EdD.,
  
SMUSD Retired
  Superintendent

Dick Daniels,
 
Escondido Councilman
Lucy Gross, SMUSD
  Retired Trustee 

Alan Brown, SMUSD Retired Trustee
Darrell Gentry,
  Vallecitos Water
  District Director
Dave Clark,
 
Valley of Discovery
  Education Foundation
  Executive Board
Tanis Brown,
 San Marcos Community
 Services Commission
Pia Harris-Ebert,
Retired San Marcos Councilwoman
Kathleen Kildoo,
 
San Marcos Student &
 Neighborhood Relation
 Commission
Kelli Moors, Carlsbad
  Unified School
  District Trustee

Lori Falk,
  Mission Hills H.S.
  Parent Club President
Maxine Sarjeant,
  Carrillo Elementary
  Parent Club President
Michele Evangelista,
  La Costa Meadows
  Elementary Parent
  Club President 
Pam Steinlicht,
 
Woodland Park M.S.
  Parent Club Past
  President

Rozsa Thompson,
 
Alvin Dunn Elementary
 Parent Advisory
 Committee Member
Kirk Effinger,
  NC Magazine Editor
Steve Kildoo,
  Chairman, San Marcos
  Planning Commission
Jenny Axford
Tannis Brown
Kim Rademacher
Dr. Tim Lindamood MD
Pam Lindamood

John & Debbie
  Valencia

Alex & Mitzi Steele
Tom & Nancy Ratledge

Susan Denny
Dr. Susan Boiko MD
Kyle & Laurie
  Anastasio
Dan Hildebrand
Sheila Trebbin
Marc & Trish
  DellAcqua
Rob & Rosie Rea
Kim Wagenmakers
Dave & Rene Dominici
Dr. Martin Swartz MD
Tom Strathairn
Susan Moise
Jim & Tracy Karras
Liz Anderson
Tom Clark
Anne Elpin
Marsha Whalen
Ira Morgan
Curt & Susan Pope
Dr. Victor Rocha PhD
Kathy Rocha
Ash & Juanita Hayes
Aaron Petrek
Judy Weichers
Dan & Jen Clement
Donnette Lowe
Katy Burgess
John & Diane
  Siston
Susan Moise
John & Karen
  Desposito
Maria Hoye
Dr. Bruce Ennis MD
Dana Burnett
Cheryl Wright
Susan Ober
Hilary Mayo
Hank & Jennifer
  McAfee
Tom & Sue Mikschl
John & Sue Negrete
John & Janice
  Petrek
Lou & Lynne Balogh
Greg & Kathy Baker
Rob & Rosie Rea 
Maria Rocamoro
Shelly Berry
Pat & Jody Rea
Steve & Chris
  Hendrick
Tamara Hamiga
Jerry & Maureen
  Quillopo
Sheila Morris
Andrew Baker

 



News / Info:

Jay spoke at a recent Education Rally in San Marcos.
Click Here to see video.

News Articles About the 2008 School Board Election

Interview with
Jay Petrek
 (San Elijo Life, 10/26/08)

School Board Candidates Seek to Maintain HIgh District Standards
(NCTimes, 10/17/08)

Teachers Give Stamp to School Candidates
(SM News 10/17/08) 

Incumbents, Three Other Compete for Three Seats
(SD Union Trib, 9/20/08)

Mary Borevitz Won't Seek Re-Eection; Endorses Candidates Petrek and Walton
(NCTimes, 8/13/08) 

Plenty of Choices in Inland School Board Elections
(NCTimes, 8/08/08)

Incumbents in Several Inland School Districts Bow Out
(NCTimes, 7/22/08)

School Board Member Won't Run Again
(SD Union Trib 7/19/08)

Pre-Election News Articles Featuring Quotes
from Jay

District's Decision to Wait on Bond Could Mean More Portables
for Now
(NCTimes, 7/21/08) 

Parents Picking up Tabs for Expanded Programs and Services
(NCTimes, 7/5/08)

San Marcos High Slated for Makeover
(NCTimes 11/18/07)

Fundraiser Cash to Buy High-Tech Teaching Tool
(SD Union Trib, 5/5/07)

PTO Gala Will Help Support Senior Send-off (SD Union Trib, 3/26/06)

Important Links:

San Marcos
School District


SMUSD Board
Meeting Dates

2008-2009 School
Year Calendar


Elementary School Attendance Areas

Middle School Attendance Areas

High School
Attendance Areas

Testimonials:

I have known Jay Petrek for many years.  During the 2 years he served on the School Board I found him to be a caring, sympathetic, understanding, and conscientious trustee.  He does his homework.  Jay learns about the issues at hand and votes with considerable thought, supporting the best interests of all our students in the District.
Mary Borevitz - Retiring Trustee, San Marcos Unified School District

I appreciate Jay Petrek’s service to our community.  His involvement on the City’s Ridgeline Taskforce was a valuable asset for San Marcos.
Jim Desmond - Mayor of San Marcos

Jay's leadership as President and Co-President on the San Marcos High School Parent Club is much appreciated.  His involvement with our school over the past several years has greatly benefited students and staff.
Julie Mottershaw - Principal, San Marcos High School

Jay Petrek, a former board member, was an excellent board member.  He always placed a high priority on meeting the needs of the children, employees and the community.  He has remained active in the school district as well as in the community since leaving the board.  His knowledge of the district's budget and educational priorities is outstanding.  Jay would be an excellent choice to replace one of the 2 former board members not returning.
Dr. Larry Maw - Retired Superintendent, San Marcos Unified School District

I have known Jay professionally and personally over the years; he has been involved with our schools and the community in different but valuable capacities. His involvement in our community and local schools has given him valuable insight about the wide range of issues confronting our educational system. His experience and commitment to educational needs in San Marcos make him an excellent choice for San Marcos School Board this November.
Darrell Gentry - Director, Vallecitos Water District

Jay has proven to be a conscientious and dedicated contributor to SMUSD for 14 years.  He has accumulated first-hand experience in numerous aspect of the district by being an active participant.  He is an excellent choice for the school board because of his deep concern for all students.  He has my vote! 
Sheila Trebbin - Past President, SMHS Parent Club

I have known Jay Petrek for many years, having first met him when our boys played youth baseball in San Marcos. Over the years, Jay and I have had the opportunity to work together in several volunteer roles, including as board members of the San Marcos High School Parent Club.  Jay has distinguished himself as the “go to guy” when something needs to get done and demonstrated that effectively in his previous, too-brief tenure as a school board trustee. Jay is a tireless, hard-working, active and engaged parent who will continue to be an invaluable asset to the San Marcos Unified School District Board of Trustees.
Kirk Effinger - Editor, NC Magazine