A Growing List of Support.

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I've had the opportunity to see John Chabalko's leadership firsthand through his service as President of the Wagner Ranch Parents' Club. I've been impressed by his dedication and thoughtful leadership.

John cares deeply about our schools and community, and will be an asset to the school board.

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John is genuine, trustworthy, and deeply committed to our students, families, and schools. I've personally witnessed the amazing improvements he's made at Wagner Ranch and know he has the leadership, expertise, and follow-through to get things done.

I feel confident our three kids, and all of our Orinda students, would benefit greatly from his dedicated leadership. I truly enjoy working alongside John and am excited to support him in bringing his leadership to the district!

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I have seen first hand John's exceptional leadership, support, and love of the Orinda schools and their students. He can solve difficult problems, manage projects, and accomplish things that enhance the schools and the students experience!

I'm proud to endorse John Chabalko for Orinda Union School Board!

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John is exactly the kind of person we want on the school board - involved, intelligent, helpful, fair, and thoughtful. He's been an incredible asset at Wagner Ranch Elementary and would bring the same longterm thinking to bettering all of Orinda's schools.

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I'm very proud to support John Chabalko for the OUSD School Board. If you have ever seen John in action, you know he is frequently the first to arrive, the last to leave, and always quick to offer a helping hand.

He cares deeply about our community and brings a thoughtful, problem-solving mindset to every project and challenge. Our schools and students would benefit greatly from his leadership.

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I'm proud to endorse John Chabalko for the Orinda Union School Board. As co-president of the WRPC, I saw firsthand what kind of leader he is. Whenever I brought forward an idea, he didn't just help get it approved—he rolled up his sleeves and helped make it happen.

He assisted me in assembling new tables for the Innovation Lab, constructing durable soccer goals for our lower-yard playground, and ensured the 5th grade end-of-year field day went without a hitch. He approached every project with enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine willingness to help—and he always followed through without hesitation.

Our community needs leaders who don't just talk about making things better, but who show up and do the work. That's exactly the kind of leader John is, and that's why I'm supporting him for the Orinda Union School Board.

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John cares deeply about our community. He puts in the time, thought, leadership, and hard work to get important and complex things done that greatly benefit our children and community. I can't think of a better person for the job.

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I'm proud to endorse John Chabalko, whom I had the opportunity to volunteer with on the Wagner Ranch PC. I witnessed firsthand his dedication, leadership, and commitment to making meaningful improvements at WR.

His thoughtful, impactful decisions have made a real difference, and I'm confident he will continue putting students, families, and our community first.

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John cares so much and is ready, willing and able to get into the nitty gritty to make our schools better. He isn't afraid of hard work and embraces using technology to make our district more efficient.

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One time I was just making small talk with John about a project my daughter's Girl Scout troop was working on and a couple of logistical challenges they were facing. A couple of days later, out of the blue, John sent me an email with some excellent resources and suggestions.

That's the kind of guy John is—he really listens, he's thoughtful, and he genuinely tries to help.

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Having worked closely with John for 2 years on the Wagner Parents Club, I am still truly amazed by his incredible work ethic, ability to work seamlessly with others, and to enhance any system or organization he comes across.

He's a big picture thinker but with ideas that can be easily and successfully adopted. He will be a wonderful addition to our School Board.

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I wholeheartedly endorse John Chabalko for the OUSD Board. As one of Wagner Ranch's most dedicated parent volunteers, John has shown his commitment to our school through his time, energy, and service.

His firsthand experience working with parents, students, teachers, and the broader community gives him an essential perspective on what our schools need to thrive. He understands that strong schools depend on strong relationships—and he has put in the work to build them.

I can think of no better person to represent our community and help guide our schools forward. John has my full support.

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Smart, thoughtful, John brings integrity and balance in addition to leadership, business/people skills and community experience - the full package!

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John has been instrumental in planning and organizing programs in our neighborhood for years. He is open to questions, and engages with a can-do attitude and thoughtful, well reasoned responses. He is a positive person who would make an excellent member of the school board.