Buena Park School District Board of Trustees

Three candidates are running for a vacant seat on the board of the Buena Park School District in the Nov. 3 election. The unexpired term was held by Trustee Charles M. Menzies, who resigned earlier this year.

Board President Barbara Fagins and Trustee Lloyd G. Davis were not challenged and therefore will assume new terms automatically.

Robert Flewelling

Age: 70.

Occupation: Retired educational administrator and researcher.

Background: Former Buena Park School District deputy superintendent, retired in 1982 after 15 years; former member of the Buena Park Library District Board of Directors.

Issues: Opposes school voucher system; favors current class size of 30 students; would not rule out cutting teachers’ salaries and would lay off workers if forced to by the budget.

Richard Lennon

Age: 42.

Occupation: Attorney.

Background: Buena Park Parks and Recreation commissioner; Charles G. Emery Elementary School Father’s Club, founder; city of Buena Park Vision 2010 member, serving on the Youth and Education task force.

Issues: Opposes further cutbacks in district personnel, including teachers and classified employees; supports a relationship between the business community and district to introduce junior high school students to the business world.

Yssa Miranda Menzies

Age: 52.

Occupation: Teacher for seven years at Loara High School in Anaheim Union High School District.

Background: Teacher since 1967; foreign language department chairwoman at Loara High School; served on Leadership Committee for at-risk students; senior class adviser; Korean Cultural Club sponsor.

Issues: Opposes school voucher system; opposes cutting teachers and staff but would consider cutting programs, such as sports, if forced to by budget constraints.