Vote for David T. Gracia for NVUSD School Board
Reelect David T. Gracia
To the NVUSD Board for Area 5
David has the experience and knowledge to help lead NVUSD into the future as it implements Vision 2040.
Why vote for David?
Napa Resident
David was born and raised in Napa, and has deep roots in the city as his parents, Tom and Roxann, purchased Family Drug Pharmacy from Mary Doud. Growing up working in the family-run business, David learned the importance of community. After graduating from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2005, he returned to Napa with his wife Leslie to raise his family.
Understanding
David’s deep ties to NVUSD offer him a diverse perspective on the local educational system. A graduate of Vintage High School, he has seen his own children progress through NVUSD’s elementary, middle, and high schools. His wife teaches 4th and 5th grade in the district. With six years of experience as an NVUSD Trustee, David possesses firsthand knowledge of the district’s governing board and its inner workings.
Community Leader
David volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America where he is Scoutmaster of Troop 83 based out of St. John’s Lutheran. As Scoutmaster, he enjoys helping Napa youth develop life and leadership skills.
Engagement
David serves on the Board of Directors for the California School Boards Association (CSBA).In this role, he helps set the direction for the state wide association, often functioning as part of a focus group of representatives to provide insight into the impacts of state policy on local school boards and communities. David helps to bring the unique Napa perspective to statewide issues.
Experience
David has a wealth of experience in governance and knows how the school district operates. He has the financial understanding of how school district budgets work, how schools are funded, and what needs to be done in order to preserve our fiscal health so we can continue to give our teachers and staff the recognition and compensation for the hard work they do educating our students.
Vision 2040
David is excited about the student, staff, and community engagement the board just completed in crafting “Vision 2040”. He has the requisite experience to guide the district through its implementation to ensure students graduate from NVUSD as knowledgeable young adults ready for their future.
Endorsements for David T. Gracia
Bill Dodd
California Senator for District 3
Christopher Cabaldon
Candidate for California Senate District 3
Napa Valley Register
California Teachers Association
Napa Valley Educators Association
Julianna Hart
NVUSD School Board Area 7
Cindy Watter
NVUSD School Board Area 3
Lisa Chu
NVUSD School Board Area 2
Robin Jankiewicz
NVUSD School Board Area 1
California School Employee Association (CSEA)
Elba Gonzalez-Mares
NVUSD School Board Area 6
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To volunteer or donate please contact David at [email protected].