Mary Ellen Abilez Grande

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.

4 candidates ran for San Bernardino City Unified School District Member, Governing Board in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. San Bernardino City Unified school district voters.

About Mary Ellen Abilez Grande

Incumbent board member / guest teacher. A first-term member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District board seeking re-election, who also works as a guest teacher.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Staff and family housing to recruit and retain educators
• Responsible use of artificial intelligence in classrooms to assist teachers
• Building on pathway programs and college readiness

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, 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 Mary Ellen Abilez Grande only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mary Ellen Abilez Grande yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Lorna Di Davide
• Abigail Medina
• Danny Tillman

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Quick answers

Is Mary Ellen Abilez Grande the incumbent?

Yes. Mary Ellen Abilez Grande currently holds this office.

What does the San Bernardino City Unified School District Member, Governing Board 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 Mary Ellen Abilez Grande running against?

Lorna Di Davide, Abigail Medina and Danny Tillman, for San Bernardino City Unified School District Member, Governing Board.

Should I vote for Mary Ellen Abilez Grande?

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