We the
parents.

Student success is founded on putting parents first.

Michelle Tomlinson in front of a Modesto City Schools building

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Trustee Area 5

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Our students deserve an education system that gives their parents a voice.

Michelle Tomlinson is a voice for parents with ten years of budget oversight and a deep working knowledge of district policy structure.

Parents first in practice

01

Voice for parents

Parents should be heard, respected, and represented in every decision that affects their children.

02

First stop in curriculum

Curriculum decisions should begin with families and make room for parent questions and input.

03

Instructional transparency

Families deserve clear, timely access to what is being taught and how instruction supports students.

04

Ten years of budget oversight

Michelle brings a decade of budget oversight through the district office and across different schools.

05

Deep district policy knowledge

A deep knowledge of district policy structure helps turn parent concerns into informed action.

Community endorsements

Parents, educators, trustees, community leaders, and a local business standing with Michelle.

Dr. Milton Richards

Dr. Milton Richards

YCCD Board President · Trustee Area 3

Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson

Chair, Republican Party of Merced County · Former President, Merced County Republican Assembly

Personal endorsement; title and affiliations are listed for identification only.
Scott Nicoterro

Scott Nicoterro

Administrator · Former Sipherd Elementary Principal

Bryon Sordo

Retired Ustach Teacher

Jana Ziganoukis

Former PTA President

Wayne Martin

Parent · Community Member

Titles and affiliations are provided for identification only.

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