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Educate. Empower. Every Student.

I am Ramnath Shanbhogue, and I am running for the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Governing Board Member, Area 1. I am a father, a husband, and a dedicated technologist. Over the past 27+ years, I have lived, studied, and worked in various cities across Northern California. I hold a master’s degree in computer science from CSU Chico and have over 25 years of experience in the technology sector.

I live with my wife Sangeetha and our two daughters, Manishka and Asha, both proud Dublin Gaels and we have lived in Dublin for over 10 years now.

I have actively contributed to our community in various capacities. I served as an assistant coach for my daughter’s DUSL girls’ soccer team, chaperoned school trips, participated in the HOA (past community) and served as a teaching assistant while earning my master's degree. Additionally, I have actively engaged in board meetings and articulated concerns on issues of significant importance to both students and the community.

Why am I running?

Every school district faces challenges, and DUSD is no exception. Despite being one of the fastest-growing districts with a 97% graduation rate, DUSD has several key issues:

High quality education: Over the years, numerous initiatives purportedly aimed at promoting equity have unfortunately failed to support the students who most need academic assistance. While district statistics and graduation rates may appear impressive, the actual standards have been lowered, leaving students inadequately prepared for life after high school.
Safety: Recent incidents have highlighted the need for improved security measures and accountability to ensure a safe environment for all our students, teachers and staff.
Fiscal Responsibility: Repeated years of deficit spending has spent down the robust surplus and now the board is forced to make program cuts that hurt the students.
Communication & Collaboration: The board has often neglected community voices, making decisions without proper stakeholder engagement. Parents, students, teachers, and the community deserve to be heard and involved.

What are my plans?

High quality education: Every student deserves a safe, supportive, and enriching educational environment, doing away with policies that lower academic standards and seeking alternative methods to support struggling students.
Safety: Collaborate with the board and superintendent to prioritize reviewing and updating safety procedures, defining acceptable behavior, and outlining consequences ensuring accountability and a safe environment for students, teachers and staff.
Fiscal Responsibility: Commit to making budget-conscious decisions to restore financial stability.
Communication & Collaboration: Ensure open communication with the parents, the teachers and the broader community, actively listen to their concerns, and transparently represent their views in board meetings.

Why you should vote for me?

I am committed to serving our students and community without any political agendas. I have chosen not to seek endorsements from organizations with direct interests in the district, ensuring my focus remains solely on the well-being of our students. My goal is to make decisions that are driven by reason, inclusive of community voices, and dedicated to doing what is best for our students.

Area 1 Map

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