Michelle Fernelius

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

2 candidates ran for Hayward Unified School District Governing Board Member, Area 4 (Alameda County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hayward Unified school district voters.

About Michelle Fernelius

A Hayward Unified parent who volunteers as a Parent Ambassador lead and as SPEDAA vice chair.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Improve student outcomes
• Create safe and inclusive campuses
• Deepen family engagement
• Support every student and family
• Increase district accountability

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Michelle Fernelius only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Hayward Unified School District Governing Board Member, Area 4 seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Michelle Fernelius running against?

Maria Araceli Orozco, for Hayward Unified School District Governing Board Member, Area 4 (Alameda County).

Should I vote for Michelle Fernelius?

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