Kevin Sabellico for SDUHSD Board

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Kevin's Blueprint for San Dieguito

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/317865a1-0981-4cc2-a618-41ecd4bc5e9d/d0481bff-cbc6-44ac-a858-2a70f0347caa/d0481bff-cbc6-44ac-a858-2a70f0347caa.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=71%2C190%2C554%2C505&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As someone who grew up in a military and law enforcement family, Kevin knows that there is nothing more important than the safety of our communities and our families. On the Planning Commission, Kevin has worked to keep emergency response times low. By expanding sidewalks, optimizing traffic signals, and introducing more bike lanes, he'll help build a city where people can navigate their daily lives with greater ease and security.In addition, Kevin is dedicated to equipping our police force with the latest tools and technology to protect Carlsbad effectively. He'll ensure that continuous training and professional development are central components of our police department's ethos. Kevin believes in fostering adaptability and resilience within the force. He'll advocate for budget allocations that prioritize both state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive training programs, emphasizing community engagement, mental health awareness, and cultural sensitivity.

Support Teachers: Without teachers, our schools are just fancy buildings. We must recruit and retain the best teachers to have the best schools.Advanced Curriculum: Promote challenging academic programs that prepare students for college and careers.

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Academic Excellence

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/317865a1-0981-4cc2-a618-41ecd4bc5e9d/609fc5a1-82aa-4c29-bf4b-1145497e0ea0/609fc5a1-82aa-4c29-bf4b-1145497e0ea0.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C2048&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Kevin participating in this year's Homeless Point-In-Time Count" align="right" alignwidth="40" variant="framed">Kevin participating in this year's Homeless Point-In-Time CountKevin knows that our current approach to homelessness isn't working. He'll step up the city's response by providing more low-barrier shelter beds, improve our mental health care resources, and support addiction treatment centers. He'll work with state and federal officials to tap into the billions of dollars in funding available for these programs and make Carlsbad a pioneering city in the effort to end homelessness.A cardboard box is not a home, and dangerous street encampments have no place in Carlsbad. Kevin will work with the police department to write policies allowing fair and equitable enforcement of Carlsbad's anti-encroachment ordinances. He'll also advocate for fully funding the Psychiatric and Emergency Response Team (PERT) so mental health clinicians are available to diagnose and direct people with mental health&nbsp;issues or substance abuse disorders into the care they deserve.

Balanced Budgeting: Ensure we keep our promises under Prop AA and look at future budgetary needs when making financial decisions.Stop Unnecessary Legal Spending: Spend less money on unnecessary litigation and more money supporting students in our classrooms.

Fiscal Responsibility

Academic Freedom: Stop book bans and other extreme attempts to censor academic materials. Let teachers teach controversial subjects free from political interference. Respect Teachers &amp; Staff: Bargain with teachers and classified staff in good faith. Never abuse authority or try to fire them.

Fighting Extremism

As a small business owner, Kevin knows that small businesses are the engine of our local economy. From coffee shops and book stores in the Village to dentists and surf instructors, Carlsbad's thriving business environment is part of what makes this city so special. Kevin will work tirelessly to support and champion the needs of these local businesses, ensuring that Carlsbad remains a vibrant hub for entrepreneurs and innovators.As a Planning Commissioner, Kevin has demonstrated a clear commitment to fortifying Carlsbad's economic foundation. He has consistently championed and advocated for infrastructure upgrades, recognizing that a strong infrastructure is paramount to the flourishing of local businesses. Kevin will modernize Carlsbad's roadways, utilities, and public spaces to not only meet but exceed the needs of both businesses and residents. He believes that by fostering a supportive ecosystem, we can strengthen the community, create more jobs, and ensure that Carlsbad continues to shine as a beacon for small and large businesses in the region. Kevin is dedicated to being the voice for these establishments, understanding that their success directly translates to the well-being and growth of the Carlsbad community.

E-bike Safety: Work with cities to ensure safe routes to school and hold trainings with police departments for e-bikers.Drug Free Campuses: Support our long-standing&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;with the&nbsp;San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth and support nicotine, drug, and alcohol-abuse education.Digital Safety: Educate students on online safety, while helping them navigate the digital world responsibly.

School Safety

Kevin recognizes the undeniable reality of climate change and is unwavering in his commitment to address its impacts head-on. He pledges to champion effective strategies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions, bolstering air and water quality, and preserving our invaluable coastline and oceans. Kevin will take proactive measures to fortify our community against such dangers and to ensure our watershed remains uncontaminated by harmful pollutants.Kevin will emphasize incentives and pioneering programs to not only foster a cleaner environment but also to catalyze the creation of sustainable jobs, such as Carlsbad's desalination plant and the expansion of organic recycling facilities as exemplary models to emulate and enhance. Kevin is determined to ensure that Carlsbad's environmental priorities resonate at the regional level. He will ensure that Carlsbad has pro-climate champions on regional board like SANDAG, the Water Authority, and the Clean Energy Alliance. Kevin knows that achieving our climate stabilization requirements are a team effort, and he'll foster collaboration among neighboring cities to make sure we're all doing our part and making advancements in sustainability.

Renewable Energy: Implement energy-efficient practices across school facilities and enroll the District in 100% renewable power programs with the overlapping cities.Environmental Education: Support curriculum that address sustainability topics fostering environmental stewardship.Waste Reduction: Promote recycling and waste reduction programs throughout the district.

Sustainability

Carlsbad's cost of living is soaring, making it impossible for the next generation to buy a home or for seniors to retire comfortably. Kevin will work to address that by making it easier to build housing at all income levels and requiring developers to build affordable units on-site instead of buying their way out. On the Planning Commission, Kevin has cut red tape and made the permitting process easier for families looking to make renovations or repairs. On the City Council, he'll continue to advocate for affordable housing and make sure Carlsbad does its part to solve the housing crisis.Kevin will also make sure that the additional units built in Carlsbad fit with the city's existing community character. He's successfully fought for historic preservation and objective design standards that preserve the look and feel of Carlsbad for future generations. He'll also make sure that new developments in Carlsbad don't cut corners on fire safety, traffic mitigation, or utility under-grounding. Kevin's advocacy for smart growth and affordable housing has earned him praise from Fox 5, NBC 7, ABC 10, KPBS, and the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Facility Upgrades: Advocate for the improvement and maintenance of athletic facilities across the district, including aquatic facilities.Health and Wellness: Promote physical fitness and mental wellness as key components of student-athlete success.

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Kevin deeply understands the weight and impact of gun violence on families and communities. He firmly believes that common-sense gun safety measures are imperative to protect our loved ones and maintain the safety of our neighborhoods. Kevin supports comprehensive background checks, restrictions on high-capacity magazines, and measures to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others.Additionally, Kevin champions the importance of safe storage to prevent unintended consequences and to safeguard children and vulnerable individuals. He is resolute in his mission to eliminate ghost guns — untraceable firearms built from kits or 3D printers — from our streets, given their potential misuse and inherent danger. By focusing on these measures, in tandem with robust mental health initiatives, Kevin is determined to create a safer, more secure Carlsbad for every resident.

Parental Involvement: Work with families to ensure all students receive the free, appropriate education they are entitled to by law.Resource Allocation: Advocate for additional state funding so the District can right-size the special education program with the hiring of additional educators.

Special Education

Kevin will always stand firmly in support of a woman's right to choose. As a college student, Kevin was a member of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, a network of young activists who organize events in support of reproductive freedom and sexual health education. Kevin proudly endorsed Proposition 1 on the 2022 ballot, which enshrined the right to choose in the California Constitution and guaranteed California would always stay a reproductive freedom state.As an openly bisexual person, Kevin has always supported Planned Parenthood and all of the critical work they do for the LGBTQ community. On the City Council, he will support Planned Parenthood along with other organizations dedicated to providing reproductive and sexual health services at little to no cost for people who need them.

Cultural Competence: Support professional development for educators on diversity and inclusion best practices.Equitable Resources: Ensure all students have equal access to educational resources and opportunities.Inclusive Policies: Advocate for policies that promote diversity and protect all students from discrimination.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Kevin has earned real results for San Dieguito families. As a school site council president. As a planning commissioner. As a lifelong advocate for students and parents.

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MYTH: Kevin Sabellico lied about being an "educator" and "board member" on official ballot forms.TRUTH: Kevin has been a Science Olympiad coach, a math tutor, and he was recently hired by the San Dieguito Union High School District as a Substitute Instructional Assistant. Since May, Kevin has held an active substitute teaching permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Kevin selected "Educator/Board Member" for his ballot designation and "Educator/Business Owner/County of San Diego Boardmember" for his occupation in his candidate statement. This was approved by the Registrar of Voters. Michael Allman sent the Registrar a letter threatening to sue her if she failed to disallow Kevin's ballot designation of "Educator/Board Member" in its entirety. When she did not, Allman filed suit against Cynthia Paes, the Registrar of Voters. The judge heard all the arguments and decided that since the school year had not officially started on August 9th (the day filing closed), the word "educator" did not meet statutory requirements. However, the judge ruled that the words "Board Member" described a "real and factual role held by Sabellico," and could remain as a valid designation. The judge commanded the Registrar to remove the word "Educator" from the ballot designation, but she ruled against Michael Allman on his challenge to the words "Board Member." Michael Allman lost 67% of his lawsuit, but he'll never tell you that part.MYTH: Kevin Sabellico is a carpetbagger who didn't live in the District until running for School Board.TRUTH: Kevin grew up in the San Dieguito Union High School District! He went to Canyon Crest Academy and served as School Site Council President. Even during his college years, Kevin maintained his voter registration in the San Dieguito School District, where he has voted in every single election. MYTH: Kevin Sabellico only discusses partisan national politics.TRUTH: Kevin has served in nonpartisan offices for the majority of his adult life, including his service as a City Planning Commissioner, School Site Council President, and now as a member of the County Environmental Health and Quality Advisory Board. Kevin has also served in partisan political roles, working for people such as Congressman Mike Levin, State Senator Catherine Blakespear, and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Kevin believes both partisan and nonpartisan politics are important, and they each have a place in our society. It's also notable that Kevin's opponent who makes this criticism, Michael Allman, <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/California%27s_52nd_Congressional_District_election,_2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ran for Congress</a> (lost) and <a href="https://patch.com/california/san-diego/real-time-election-results-san-diego-county-2024-primary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ran for the Republican Party Central Committee</a> <a href="https://www.sdvote.com/content/dam/rov/en/archive/202003bull.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">twice</a> (lost both times). MYTH: Kevin Sabellico leaked closed session information to damage his opponent, Michael Allman.TRUTH: Kevin has never leaked closed session information, nor has he ever been privy to it in the first place. The SDUHSD Board of Trustees met in closed session on October 7th to discuss “significant exposure to litigation.” Weeks earlier, Encinitas resident Bob Ayers submitted a Public Records Act request for the full 500-page report from an independent investigator into Michael Allman's alleged harassment of Superintendent Cheryl James Ward.As was <a href="https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2024/10/14/san-dieguito-teachers-union-desperately-trying-to-defeat-michael-allman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">written in the Times of San Diego</a>, unconfirmed reports suggest the meeting on October 7th was about responding to this public records request. The meeting lasted several hours, and the Board President had nothing to report out at the conclusion of the meeting. The next week, the district responded to Bob Ayers claiming an exemption from the Public Records Act (meaning the district will not be releasing the full report). The original opinion column in the Times of San Diego accused Kevin of disclosing this information before the meeting on October 7th, but the Times retracted that portion of the column. <h4>Have you heard another myth about Kevin? </h4>Send an email to <a href="mailto:kevin@kevinsabellico.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">kevin@kevinsabellico.org</a> and we'll make sure to include it.

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<h2>San Dieguito Raised, San Dieguito Values</h2>Kevin Sabellico is a homegrown North County leader. Kevin and his family moved to San Diego while his father served as an officer in the US Coast Guard. He attended local public schools, including Canyon Crest Academy, and grew up playing tennis at Morgan Run and Rancho Valencia.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/317865a1-0981-4cc2-a618-41ecd4bc5e9d/d6828cf1-27ef-409c-bbb8-d1dae559292a/d6828cf1-27ef-409c-bbb8-d1dae559292a.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=3%2C0%2C3029%2C3459&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Kevin with his 2-year old dog Molly" align="left" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Kevin with his 2-year old dog MollyKevin's first job was Little League Umpire, so he knows the meaning of fair play. He volunteered with charities serving the homeless through the Interact Club at CCA and was as an altar server at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. He also served as the President of the CCA School Site Council, where he worked alongside parents, teachers, and administrators to develop the Single Plan for Student Achievement. Kevin graduated early and completed internships in the State Senate, County Board of Supervisors, and a nonprofit serving disabled veteran business owners.While studying political science at UC Santa Barbara, Kevin worked on UC President Janet Napolitano’s Global Food Initiative, helping community residents access CalFresh and other government programs available to them. As part of the Government Affairs team, he helped the university’s successful effort to establish a $10 million/year line item in the state budget for hunger-free programs on campuses.Kevin has been a trusted communications professional for elected officials at the federal, state, and local level, traveling across the country to Iowa, South Carolina, Ohio, and Florida to work on over a dozen political campaigns. He steered San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan to victory, and then managed Catherine Blakespear’s trailblazing campaign for the State Senate. In recognition of his efforts, Congressman Mike Levin appointed him to the Electoral College in 2020, where he cast one of California’s decisive 55 electoral votes for Joe Biden.In 2021, Kevin was appointed as a planning commissioner, where he worked to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing while ensuring that streets are safe, parks are well-maintained, and businesses were able to re-open after COVID. In May of 2024, Kevin was unanimously confirmed by the Board of Supervisors to serve on the County's Environmental Health and Quality Advisory Board.

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<h2>Message for SDUHSD Area 4 Voters</h2>Voters who have voted in any of the last three general or recall elections need to see in mailboxes images of Kevin Sabellico with teachers, students, and parents. All likely voters need to read the following information about Kevin Sabellico:<ul><li>Kevin has dedicated his life to keeping our community safe, as a City Planning Commissioner, and County Environmental Health Board Member, and School Site Council President.</li><li>As a proud alumni of Canyon Crest Academy, Kevin knows that teachers are the reason behind our schools' success. He'll recruit and retain the best teachers to work in our District. That's why Kevin is endorsed by San Dieguito's classroom teachers.</li><li>As a homegrown North County Leader, Kevin has volunteered as a Science Olympiad Coach, worked as a Little League Umpire, and now works as a Substitute Instructional Assistant.</li><li>He’ll stand up to extremists like Michael Allman to restore civility and integrity to our School Board. No book bans. No more scandals.</li></ul> While Democrats and Independents, AAPI voters, and GOP women under 50 need to read the information above, they ALSO need to read the following information about Michael Allman:<ul><li>Michael Allman is a die-hard MAGA extremist. He gave <a href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?contributor_name=michael+allman&amp;contributor_city=rancho+santa+fe&amp;contributor_city=solana+beach" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thousands of dollars to Donald Trump</a> and pushed <a href="https://tultican.com/tag/mike-allman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Trump’s extreme agenda</a> on our schools. </li><li>He pushed an extreme <a href="https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2024/09/20/a-retiring-san-dieguito-trustee-reflects-on-clashes-with-an-antagonistic-colleague/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ban on books</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15w-u0oJl9D5H0YvYHH5FZRXceX8gW0Qs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">appeared at</a> <a href="https://thecoastnews.com/parents-rally-to-challenge-states-mask-mandates-in-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a rally</a> of an organization founded by <a href="https://thecoastnews.com/koffie-co-owner-at-peaceful-rally-in-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">someone who was at the January 6th Capitol insurrection</a>.</li><li>Michael Allman has tried to assert his extreme right-wing views into our school district. He <a href="https://thecoastnews.com/allman-faces-backlash-over-participation-in-transphobic-facebook-discussion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">publicly mocked transgender students</a>, and he was even endorsed by the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240716214931/https://californiaprolife.org/2024-voter-guides/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">California Pro-Life Council</a> and the <a href="https://patch.com/california/lamesa/sd-county-gun-owners-pac-announce-nov-3rd-endorsed-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">San Diego County Gun Owners PAC.</a></li><li>Michael Allman has come under fire for creating a "<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/07/02/bully-or-hero-how-michael-allman-became-san-dieguito-school-districts-most-polarizing-trustee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tornado of chaos</a>" in SDUHSD. An <a href="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/f0/ed/f2113434411b8903c07e98d254a0/closing-letter-to-dr.%20Ward%207-15-22%20%28002%29.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">independent investigator concluded</a> that he was "demanding," "disrespectful," and "inappropriate".</li><li>MAGA Mike also caused the District to be sued for illegal gerrymandering of the Trustee Areas, and <a href="https://edsource.org/updates/county-takes-over-redistricting-map-for-san-dieguito-school-board" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the county had to take over</a> the redistricting process.</li><li>MAGA Mike doesn't even believe in public schools. He called "free public education" a <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Michael_Allman" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">"socialist promise."</a></li><li>When Michael Allman was a high-level executive at SEMPRA, one of his employees even accused him of <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2010/11/12/ex-executive-says-sempra-paid-bribes-in-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">directing a bribe to a Mexican government official</a>.</li><li>Finally, Michael Allman's bad behavior and poor decision-making has cost the District over a million dollars:<ul><li>The investigation into Allman's behavior <a href="https://thecoastnews.com/allman-vindicated-after-33k-investigation-into-misconduct-claims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">cost the District $49,000</a>.</li><li>The District settled the gerrymandering case for <a href="https://thecoastnews.com/sduhsd-settles-redistricting-map-lawsuit-for-40000/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$40,000</a>.</li><li>Allman spoke at a rally by the "Parent Association," a group which sued SDUHSD, at a time when he was receiving confidential legal advice from the District. <a href="https://www.sossandieguito.com/disloyalty.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SDUHSD was forced to pay $20,000 in legal fees</a> to the extremist group.</li><li>To avoid going to court for the Superintendent's retaliation claim against Allman, the <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/02/04/pay-and-benefits-for-san-diego-county-school-superintendents-was-about-500k-in-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">District paid her an extra $316,000</a>.</li><li>And finally, the District <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/16/education-matters-settlement-reached-details-vague/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">spent up to $855,000 fighting the family of a special education student</a>, and hasn't yet disclosed what settlement it reached with the family. Michael Allman voted to continue litigation every step of the way.</li><li>Grand Total: $1,280,000 (and counting)</li></ul></li></ul>

<h2>Ballot Statement</h2>KEVIN SABELLICOEducator/Business Owner/County of San Diego Board Member Kevin Sabellico: endorsed by San Dieguito’s Classroom Teachers. Kevin Sabellico believes our School District should be in the news for academic excellence, NOT corruption and dysfunction. We deserve a School Board as good as our schools, and a trustee who we can actually trust. Kevin will put the focus back on our kids and take politics out of the classroom. No scandals. No book bans. Kevin Sabellico has earned real results for San Dieguito families. As School Site Council President, math scores increased by 17%. As Planning Commissioner, he made our streets safer for students going to and from school. Kevin is a proud graduate of Canyon Crest Academy and coached the Science Olympiad Team at Solana Pacific Elementary. Kevin understands our community and our schools — and he’ll make sure our tax dollars are spent in the classroom, not the courtroom. On the School Board, Kevin Sabellico will recruit and retain the best teachers, maintain school facilities, strengthen STEAM education, support students with learning disabilities, and promote mental health and wellness on campus. Kevin will keep kids safe from gun violence, which is why he’s a Moms Demand Action “gun sense candidate.” Endorsements: San Dieguito’s Classroom Teachers, California School Employees Association, Sierra Club, San Dieguito School Board President Rimga Viskanta, San Dieguito Board Members Jane Lea Smith and Katrina Young, San Diego County Board of Education Member Rick Shea, and many more. Kevin Sabellico, the Teachers’ Choice. Learn more at <a href="http://KevinSabellico.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">KevinSabellico.org</a>.

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by Dee RichPublic Schools are under threat in the US during this election. As an elected trustee-school board member for 24 years in the San Dieguito Union High School District, I believe that quality public schools should be the cornerstone of a community. The job of a Board member is to provide the best possible education for every student. The importance of including and respecting every part of the school community including students, parents, staff, and administration is key to having a nationally known quality public school district. I know that Kevin Sabellico supports and respects all in the school community. Kevin was a student leader at Canyon Crest Academy before he graduated from UCSB. He cares about public education and our students, parents, and teachers. I chose not to run in 2010 to make way for new ideas and a new generation of school leaders. Kevin is supported by school board members, parents, teachers, and former school board members. We need him to lead in keeping excellence by continually improving the district with the help of students, parents, staff, and administration.Dee Rich is a former school board member: Del Mar Union School District 1981-86; and San Dieguito Union High School District 1986-2010.Read the story online at <a href="https://delmarsandpiper.org/wp-content/uploads/Sandpiper-2024.10.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">delmarsandpiper.org.</a>

The importance of including and respecting every part of the school community including students, parents, staff, and administration is key to having a nationally known quality public school district. I know that Kevin Sabellico supports and respects all in the school community. Kevin was a student leader at Canyon Crest Academy before he graduated from UCSB. He cares about public education and our students, parents, and teachers. Dee Rich is a former SDUHSD school board member.

Del Mar Sandpiper Opinion: Vote for School Excellence

Like many parents in the San Dieguito Union High School District, I am dismayed by the ongoing turmoil on the school board. For me, however, the issue is not the controversy itself — disagreement and even dissensus are essential to the democratic process — but rather the way Trustee Michael Allman often seems to be at the center, pouring gasoline on the fire.I call on parents in SDUHSD Area 4 to reject bad-faith rhetoric and reactionary decision-making by ousting Allman this November.

Coast News Opinion: Time to oust SDUHSD Trustee Michael Allman

Michael Allman, the <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/07/02/bully-or-hero-how-michael-allman-became-san-dieguito-school-districts-most-polarizing-trustee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">brash first-term San Dieguito Union High School District trustee</a> now seeking re-election, is being investigated by state election regulators.The California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it opened an investigation into Allman’s election committee earlier this month based on a pair of complaints filed in June and July.

Union-Tribune: San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation

"As I prepare to step down from the SDUHSD <a href="https://www.sduhsd.net/Our-District/Board-of-Trustees/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Board of Trustees</a>, I’ve thought a lot about the legacy I hope to leave behind. As a trustee, I’ve tried to lead with courage, integrity and heart.In keeping with those values, I feel obligated to share my experience of working with someone for the past four years who I believe does not. With profound gratitude for the district that educated my children and concern for its future, the <a href="https://www.sduhsd.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SDUHSD</a> community deserves my honest opinion of Michael Allman."

Times of SD Opinion: Retiring San Dieguito Trustee Reflects on Clashes with ‘Antagonistic’ Colleague

San Dieguito trustee area-4 has incumbent, <a href="https://www.allmanforschoolboard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael Allman</a>, being challenged by political consultant, educator and county health and quality board member, <a href="https://www.kevinsabellico.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kevin Sabellico</a>. Sabellico says, “Teachers deserve to be supported, not attacked and vilified.” He calls for integrity and civility to be restored to the board and is endorsed by the <a href="https://sandiegorepublicans.org/endorsements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Democratic Party</a>. Recommended for trustee area-4 is Kevin Sabellico.

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Sabellico has worked on two previous Harris campaigns.“I've worked on a lot of campaigns before, and the energy behind this is unlike anything I've ever experienced. The people who came before my time say they haven’t felt anything like this since the Obama 2008 campaign,” said Sabellico.

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Dear Friends,Public education is the greatest force for upward mobility, scientific advancement, and social harmony this world has ever seen.&nbsp;So when a trustee for the San Dieguito Union High School District calls free public education a “socialist policy” and “empty promise,” mocks transgender students who attend our schools, and costs the district tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees for acting inappropriately towards staff — I can’t sit back and watch. Not when Trump Republicans like Michael Allman bully everyone around them.I grew up in the San Dieguito District and graduated from Canyon Crest Academy. I was even President of the School Site Council. And I know our teachers work incredibly hard to give our kids a world-class education. As a product of our public schools, it’s personal to me when people like MAGA Mike Allman attack the very teachers who make our schools so great.&nbsp;<a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">That’s why I’ve decided that I will be a candidate for the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees in Area 4. </a>We must restore integrity and civility to the School Board and put the focus back on our kids — not politics.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. And to show my appreciation for our teachers, I am taking the initial steps towards launching a campaign for School Board. <a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">With the support of parents and teachers across the district, we will fire Mike Allman.</a><a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please, become a founding donor on my School Board campaign and be a part of the movement that fires MAGA Mike Allman.</a>&nbsp;It will take major resources to defeat MAGA Mike, but I know we can get there. Just three years ago, 4,000 people signed a petition to recall him. If every one of those people gave $5, we will hit our goal and then some for June 30th.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please contribute today!</a> I’m setting a goal to raise $15,000 between now and when we formally launch this campaign in the summer. It’s ambitious, but you’ve never let me down before.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are 182 days until the November election. That’s just about the same number of school days in a year. Our kids can learn a lot in that time. <a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">And with enough resources, the voters of this district will learn a lot, too.</a> We have to make sure of that.&nbsp;Let’s win this thing. For our families. For our finances. For our future.Sincerely,Kevin

<a href="http://clicksp.kevinsabellico.org/f/a/WwXkAp6mDN33lAD7Hrs6Fw~~/AAPPAAA~/RgRoHRZXP0SxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZWN1cmUuYWN0Ymx1ZS5jb20vZG9uYXRlL3NhYmVsbGljby1mb3Itc2R1aHNkLWJvYXJkLTIwMjQtMT9jZG1jPTJnOWF4ZkpzMUJMZzhWejh2WXczblA1enBkSyZyZWZjb2RlMj0yZzlheGZKczFCTGc4Vno4dll3M25QNXpwZEsmcmVmY29kZWNkbWM9Mmc5YXhmSnMxQkxnOFZ6OHZZdzNuUDV6cGRLVwNzcGNCCmYzV5E6ZtCaTKFSGGtldmluQGtldmluc2FiZWxsaWNvLm9yZ1gEAAABaQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"That’s why I’ve decided that I will be a candidate for the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees in Area 4. </a>We must restore integrity and civility to the School Board and put the focus back on our kids — not politics."

Kevin Sabellico Announces Campaign for SDUHSD School Board

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Sabellico disagrees with the way the Electoral College works, but says it's an honor to be part of the process."To be one of the people here today officially making [Kamala Harris] the Vice President-Elect of the United States, the first woman in the White House, that is really, it is a big freaking deal," he said.

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