Re-Elect Gina Chi for San Gabriel Unified School Board — Election Day November 3, 2026

Re-elect · Election Day November 3, 2026

Gina Chi for San Gabriel Unified School Board

Incumbent & Board Vice President · SGUSD parent · English and Mandarin

A San Gabriel Unified parent. Your voice on the board.

About Gina Chi

A Parent on the Board, Not a Politician

A San Gabriel Unified parent. Your voice on the board.

I’m Gina Chi. Four years ago, I joined the San Gabriel Unified School Board to be a parent’s voice for our kids and families. I’m asking for your vote so I can keep doing that.

  • A parent in SGUSD right now. My kids are in 3rd and 7th grade, so I see our schools the way families do.
  • Experience on the board. Board member since 2022, now Board Vice President.
  • Results you can check. Measure SG, Vocera safety badges, a stronger expanded learning program, and dual immersion parents’ feedback brought to the district. See my record →
  • Focused on what’s next. Student achievement, school safety, and student mental health. See my priorities →
  • A bridge to more families. I came here from Taiwan and speak English and Mandarin, so more parents can talk with me in the language they’re comfortable with.
“I am a devoted parent and community voice, committed to advocating for all students, families, and our schools.”

My Record Since 2022

Gina Chi’s Record on the SGUSD Board

$178M

Measure SG

Helped bring Measure SG to voters: $178 million to upgrade classrooms, career-training spaces, and classroom technology across our district. Voters approved it in 2024, and a bond oversight committee makes sure the money goes only to the projects voters approved.

Safety

Vocera safety badges

Supported Vocera safety badges for our teachers and staff. Staff wear them and talk hands-free. In an emergency, they can press a button to send an alert or call for help, and reach police quickly, following strict safety rules.

Whole child

Expanded learning program

Advocated for a stronger expanded learning program, including sports, so more students have a safe place to learn and grow after the bell rings. Kids get help with homework, try new activities, and stay active. Working parents get peace of mind. It’s about supporting the whole child.

Families

Dual immersion programs

Listened to dual immersion parents and brought their feedback to the district to help the programs keep improving. It’s how I approach every issue: start by listening to the families it affects.

Sources: SGUSD Governing Board page (Board Vice President, serving since 2022) · SGUSD Measure SG page

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My Priorities

Gina Chi’s Priorities for the Next Term

Student Achievement

Real progress for every student, year after year — not only for some groups.

Next term

  • Keep long-term academic progress for all students at the center of board decisions.
  • Ask for clear, regular updates to the board and to families on how students are doing in reading and math.
  • Keep dual immersion and expanded learning strong, so every kid has a way to grow.
  • Make sure Measure SG dollars reach what students use every day: classrooms, career-training spaces, and classroom technology.

School Safety

The everyday basics, done every day.

Next term

  • Front gates stay closed during school hours.
  • Keep the Vocera badges working and staff ready to use them.
  • Take bullying seriously: reports are followed up, and families hear back.

Mental Health

More counseling support, and easier to reach.

Next term

  • Expand counseling support for students, and make sure they know what help is available and how to reach it.
  • Keep listening to parents and bring their ideas to the district and the board.

The district’s goals and spending plan for student outcomes: SGUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Endorsed By

People Who Have My Back

State Leader

Fiona Ma
California State Treasurer

My Fellow Board Members

Rochelle Haas
SGUSD Board Member
Cheryl A. Shellhart
SGUSD Board President
Dr. Gary Thomas Scott
SGUSD Board Clerk
Robert Mercado
SGUSD Board Member

Local Leaders

San Gabriel City Mayor
San Gabriel City Vice Mayor
John Wu
San Gabriel City Councilmember
Jorge Herrera Ávila
San Gabriel City Councilmember
William Man
Temple City Mayor
Ed Chen
Temple City Mayor Pro Tem
Noya Wang
Alhambra City Councilmember, District 4
Ryan Liu
Pasadena City College Trustee, Area 6
Cindy Wu
Mountain View School District Board Member

Organizations

Titles are for identification purposes only.

Voter Q&A

Questions and Answers About Gina Chi

Why should voters elect Gina Chi in 2026?

Because I’m an SGUSD parent right now. With two kids in district schools, I see the issues families care about most — learning, safety, and student well-being — up close, every day.

I’ve also built a record on the board that you can check: helping bring Measure SG to voters, supporting Vocera safety badges, advocating for a stronger expanded learning program, and bringing dual immersion parents’ feedback to the district. I’m asking you to keep a current SGUSD parent’s voice on the board.

What has Gina Chi done on the SGUSD board?

Since joining the board in 2022 (I’m now Board Vice President), I have:

  • Measure SG: Helped bring Measure SG to voters — $178 million to upgrade classrooms, career-training spaces, and classroom technology across the district. Voters approved it in 2024, and a bond oversight committee makes sure the money goes only to voter-approved projects.
  • Vocera safety badges: Supported Vocera safety badges for our teachers and staff, so they can call for help hands-free and reach police quickly in an emergency.
  • Expanded learning program: Advocated for a stronger expanded learning program, including sports, so more students have a safe place to learn and grow after school.
  • Dual immersion programs: Listened to dual immersion parents and brought their feedback to the district to help the programs keep improving.

What are Gina Chi's priorities for the next term?

  • Student achievement: Real progress for every student, year after year — not only for some groups. That means clear, regular updates on reading and math; strong dual immersion and expanded learning; and Measure SG dollars going to classrooms, career-training spaces, and classroom technology.
  • School safety: The everyday basics, done every day — front gates closed during school hours, Vocera badges working and staff ready to use them, and bullying taken seriously, with every report followed up and families hearing back.
  • Mental health: More counseling support, and easier to reach — expanding counseling for students and making sure they know what help is available and how to reach it.

How does Gina Chi approach school safety and student well-being?

I believe students learn best when they feel safe and supported. My approach:

  • Campus safety: The everyday basics, done every day, like front gates staying closed during school hours and Vocera safety badges so staff can call for help quickly.
  • Bullying: Take every report seriously, follow up, and get back to families.
  • Mental health: More counseling support, and making sure students know what help is available and how to reach it.
  • Listening first: Hear from parents, students, and staff, and bring their ideas to the district.

How many candidates can I vote for in the SGUSD school board election?

Up to three. Five candidates are running for three at-large seats on the San Gabriel Unified School District Governing Board, and every voter in the district can choose up to three. I’m asking for one of your three votes.

What does the school board do?

The board doesn’t run classrooms — teachers and principals do. The board sets the district budget, hires and oversees the superintendent, sets district policy, and decides how bond money like Measure SG is spent.

Who has endorsed Gina Chi for SGUSD Board?

  • State: Fiona Ma (California State Treasurer)
  • SGUSD Board: Cheryl A. Shellhart (Board President), Dr. Gary Thomas Scott (Board Clerk), Rochelle Haas (Board Member), Robert Mercado (Board Member)
  • Local leaders: Eric L. Chan (San Gabriel Mayor), Tony Ding (San Gabriel Vice Mayor), John Wu (San Gabriel Councilmember), Jorge Herrera Ávila (San Gabriel Councilmember), William Man (Temple City Mayor), Ed Chen (Temple City Mayor Pro Tem), Noya Wang (Alhambra Councilmember, District 4), Ryan Liu (Pasadena City College Trustee, Area 6), Cindy Wu (Mountain View School District Board Member)
  • Organizations: I-Chinese American Political Action Committee (IAPAC)

Titles are for identification purposes only.

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Gina Chi at a Glance

On the ballot
Gina L. Chi — Incumbent
Running for
San Gabriel Unified School District Governing Board (at-large, 3 seats — vote for up to three)
On the board
Since 2022; currently Board Vice President
SGUSD parent
Two children in the district right now (3rd and 7th grade)
Languages
English and Mandarin