San Joaquin County Board of EducationCandidate for Member, Trustee Area 1
Donald Gatti
School Business Official
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Use my experience to guide our county office of education so it can provide the very best support to local districts as they implement change to improve student achievement.
- Support the county office’s efforts to provide exceptional programs and opportunities for students with disabilities and those needing an alternative to the traditional school setting.
- Encourage sound financial planning at the county level so our districts remain solvent and can avoid budget cuts during poor economic times.
Experience
Experience
Profession:School Business Official
Deputy Superintendent Business Services, Stanislaus County Office of Education (2003–current)
Member, Ripon Unified School District Measure G Citizens Bond Oversight Committee — Appointed position (2014–2017)
Assistant Superintendent Business Services, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (1993–2003)
Director of Financial Services, Tracy Unified School District (1990–1993)
Accounting Technician, San Ramon Valley Joint Unified School District (1985–1990)
Education
California State University Hayward — Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration - Finance (1984)
Community Activities
Member - Chief Financial Officer, Education Foundation of Stanislaus County (2003–current)
Who supports this candidate?
Elected Officials (2)
- Mr. Leo Zuber - Vice Mayor and member Ripon City Council
- Mr. John Largent - Trustee Escalon Unified School District
Individuals (2)
- Dr. James Franco - Retired Superintendent Tracy Unified School District
- Dr. Kirk Nicholas - Superintendent Lammersville Unified School District
