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Letters: Parents stand behind Trustee Michael Allman

We are deeply upset by the biased and blatantly false statements being spread about our dedicated school board trustee, Michael Allman. He listens to parents’ concerns and has saved taxpayers millions. Over 600 parents have publicly endorsed Allman, with 150 writing supportive testimonials.

The San Diego Asian Americans for Equality has also endorsed him. The gratitude parents feel for Allman’s tireless efforts on their behalf is deeply felt and appreciated. His background and experience are impressive.

In contrast, his opponent, Kevin Sabellico, who is younger than a millennial, has launched a smear campaign. He moved to the area just to run against Allman, is not a parent, has never worked outside of partisan politics, and relies heavily on union donations.

Shortly after Sabellico was forced out of the Carlsbad City Council race, Superior Court Judge Wendy Behan ruled against him on Aug. 28 for fraud and misleading the public about a “career” in education he never had.

We urge you to do your own research and compare. Trustee Allman has made significant improvements to the San Dieguito Union High School District and the lives of its students. His opponent has done nothing positive. Visit allmanforschoolboard.com to read the truth.

Amy & Eric Steinhoff, Hui Zhao, Bill Graham, Makoto Ferguson, Peng Peng, Matt Wheeler, Nirit Luchans, Carlos Encinas, Cynthia Rajsbaum and Marci Strange

2 comments

Jen Charat October 11, 2024 at 9:54 am

Yes everyone should do their research. Including if Michael Allman has added their names to his list of parents without their consent. There have been lots of those.

Here are some facts with sources cited (that aren’t Michael Allman’s campaign page)

Let’s review what four years of Michael Allman have produced in SDUHSD

Legal expenses have tripled (see here for the chart https://nextdoor.com/p/3t2MW3gmxQTT?utm_source=share&slp=&share_platform=10&extras=Njg0MDEx)

School rankings have dropped (source niche.com)

School year 2019-2020
CCA 1
TPHS 8
SDA 53
LCC 107

School year 2024-2025
CCA 5
TPHS 19
SDA 96
LCC 248

We have had five superintendents and provided payouts to two, totaling $587,000.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2021/04/28/superintendent-robert-haley-resigns-from-san-dieguito-school-district-2/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/02/04/heres-how-much-san-diego-county-school-superintendents-were-paid-in-2022/

SDUHSD families were forced to sue to stop Michael Allman (and Mo Muir) from imposing an illegally gerrymandered CVRA map, costing SDUHSD more than $100,000 in legal fees.
https://thecoastnews.com/sduhsd-settles-redistricting-map-lawsuit-for-40000/
https://timesofsandiego.com/author/katrina-young/

Two trustees resigned. Saying “There can be no certainty in who will elected” Allman pushed for appointing a trustee despite overwhelming public support for a special election. “Trustee Michael Allman (Area 4) quickly made the motion to appoint Humes…” https://thecoastnews.com/humes-appointed-to-fill-sduhsd-board-vacancy/

The appointment was annulled when the community collected enough signatures to petition for an election. Investigative reports revealed the appointee didn’t live in the trustee area, among other concerns. https://inewsource.org/2021/07/22/ty-humes-san-dieguito-school-unpaid-bills-resume-discrepancies/
https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2021/07/08/doubts-emerge-over-san-dieguito-school-board-hopeful-ty-humes-residence-he-suggests-allegations-are-racism/

Student pieces have been published following Allman’s negative comments about students and the value of their voices, which Allman has said is “very near zero”. He has used anti equity and homophobic language, including in his closed and censored Facebook Group, where more than 100 community members have been removed for disagreeing with Allman. https://www.sdamustang.com/uncategorized/2022/04/27/a-frustrated-students-opinions-on-board-trustee-michael-allman-full-version/
https://www.youtube.com/@sduhsdcommunityunitesforju2922/videos

Allman has turned the boardroom into a battleground to politicize district business and hijack educational agendas with controversy and strife on topics such as:

*Book banning https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2024/09/20/a-retiring-san-dieguito-trustee-reflects-on-clashes-with-an-antagonistic-colleague/

*Public health mandates https://thecoastnews.com/sduhsd-to-enforce-states-mask-mandate-through-march-11/

*Identity politics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E8-vTEovWI

*Academic freedom https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2021/10/18/critical-race-theory-ban-removed-from-san-dieguito-agenda-3/

*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/15/san-dieguito-board-approves-first-unit-of-new-state-required-ethnic-studies-course/

*Political gerrymandering https://thecoastnews.com/sduhsd-settles-redistricting-map-lawsuit-for-40000/

*Targeting and harassing community members https://www.youtube.com/@sduhsdcommunityunitesforju2922/videos
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/05/19/profanity-laced-text-messages-from-san-dieguito-school-board-trustee-read-during-board-meeting-4/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2021/08/24/tensions-run-high-in-san-dieguito-recall-effort-2/

Michael Allman said “Everybody breaks the law every day; we have too many laws.” He is now under investigation by the FPPC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sRpdpeUgUo
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/san-dieguito-school-trustee-subject-of-state-political-investigation/ar-AA1rmS1a

SDUHSD cannot afford four more years of Michael Allman.

steve333 October 10, 2024 at 3:13 pm

Agree 100%
YES to Allman
NO to serial grifter Kevin Sabellico

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