MANUEL PEREZ FOR SJUSB 2023
The Win in 2023
Manuel Perez prevailed in the special election for the San Juan
Unified School District School, Area 7. With 7,498 votes cast, Perez received 2,838 votes (54.11%), while Murad “Moe” Sarama received 2,407 (45.89), representing a 19% turnout.
“I am incredibly humbled by the support I have received from the community,” said Perez. “I am running for school board because I believe that we need to make sure that every child in San Juan is given a quality education and feels safe going to school. I am committed to working with the school board to address the critical issues facing our schools”.
Manuel Perez has been tirelessly knocking on doors to hear firsthand from San Juan residents about the issues that matter most to them. He's engaged in meaningful conversations about the future of San Juan Unified and is running again in 2026 to continue his mission! "I want to continue the work that matters, and that is school safety, parental representation and the happiness of our students", said Perez.
Working together, we can make a difference for our children.
Manuel Perez
The Platform
Serving The Community
Manuel Perez has been part of the Citrus Heights community for 22 years, working tirelessly to make it a better place for families and businesses. Now he is running for the San Juan School Board to impact education policy.
United By A Common Goal to Make Our Children's Future Bright
Parental Rights
Parents should have choices to opt out of non-academic programs, and to choose the school that will best serve their child.
School Safety
School Resource Officer programs should be fully supported to make the school campus a safe place to teach and learn.
Transparency
School curriculum and resources in school libraries and cla
Parental Rights
Parents should have choices to opt out of non-academic programs, and to choose the school that will best serve their child.
School Safety
School Resource Officer programs should be fully supported to make the school campus a safe place to teach and learn.
Transparency
School curriculum and resources in school libraries and classrooms should be available to parents. And parents should always be consulted when their child needs support.
Parents Welcome
Parents Welcome
Parents and families should feel welcome at their children's school. And elected school board members should listen to parents and be guided by their concerns.
Test scores in Math and Reading are unacceptable and reflect a need to keep students focused on academics, not the Union's political agenda.