Alameda County Board of Education Area 7 Race Features Incumbent, Challenger

The race for the Area 7 seat on the Alameda County Board of Education is set for the June primary election, featuring incumbent Cheryl Cook-Kallio and challenger Sangeetha "Sandi" Shanbhogue. Incumbent Cheryl Cook-Kallio is a retired civics teacher and former Pleasanton council member emphasizing her experience with the board's appeals process and teacher credentialing programs.

Challenger Sangeetha Shanbhogue is a Dublin parent with a tech background, running to amplify parent and student voices and prioritize fiscal responsibility. Area 7 represents Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, and Livermore, with the county board handling appeals, charter school oversight, and supporting county-wide educational programs.

The election will determine who represents these Tri-Valley communities on the county board, influencing local educational policy and oversight.