CURRENT TRUSTEE RUNNING FOR FOUR MORE YEARS ON THE SAN CARLOS SCHOOL BOARD • NOVEMBER 2026

Building a

Stronger Future

For Every Student
in San Carlos.

Boris Lipkin and family
A Trusted
Neighbor.
A Proven
Leader.

Meet Boris

I have had the honor of serving on the San Carlos School District Board of Trustees for the last two years. During my time on the Board I've focused on ensuring that every student gets the support they need, that we manage the District's finances carefully, and that we deliver facility upgrades effectively.

Our family settled in San Carlos because of the great schools and community it offered for our kids. When seats opened up on the School Board after the 2024 election, I sought an appointment to build on the schools' strong performance and to support the delivery of the District's Facilities Master Plan and bond-funded Measure H projects.

With over 15 years of professional experience developing and delivering capital projects for public agencies, I brought unique expertise to the Board. Professionally, I was previously appointed by Governors Newsom and Brown as the Northern California Regional Director at the California High-Speed Rail Authority and I now serve as the Assistant General Manager for Planning and Development at BART.

This community has given my family great schools, real friendships, and a place where our kids can thrive. That's why I want to keep serving on the School Board: to give back to a community that has invested so much in our kids, and to make sure every San Carlos family can count on the same strong schools we've been fortunate to have.

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Board Service

Appointed January 16, 2025.
Currently serving as Clerk of the Board.

Facilities Steering Committee

TK Expansion Project Taskforce

School Travel Safety Team

Board Liaison to PTA Coordinating Council

A Vision for San Carlos Schools

"We have incredible teachers, engaged parents, and bright students. My goal is to ensure our district provides the stable foundation they need to thrive." -Boris
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Academic Excellence

Continuing to grow our STEAM programs, early literacy, and project-based learning so every San Carlos student is prepared to thrive.

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Student Wellbeing

Providing the resources so that every child feels safe, seen, and supported through a multi-tiered system of support.

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Fiscal Stewardship

Containing costs while advancing the Measure K parcel tax renewal this November.

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Modern Facilities

Continue to deliver the upgrades that Measure H promised while also updating the Facilities Master Plan to identify the next necessary projects.

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Teacher and Staff Support

Retaining exceptional educators through competitive pay, an outstanding work environment, and meaningful professional growth.

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Safe Routes to School

Working with site leadership, parents, students, and the City to make sure that every student can get to school safely.

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What Does The
School Board Do?

The SCSD Board governs the district. It acts as the structural foundation, ensuring educational excellence through clear oversight and strategic planning.

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Setting Direction
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Establishing Structure
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Providing Support
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Ensuring Accountability
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Advocating for the Community

Endorsements

I am proud to be endorsed by all of the members of the San Carlos School Board, by the local elected officials who represent San Carlos, the San Mateo Daily Journal, and by organizations that share our commitment to strong schools and a thriving community.

Editorial Endorsement

The Daily Journal

“Current Trustee Boris Lipkin is by far the most knowledgable and engaged. He knows the issues the district is facing and is highly capable of continuing to lead.”-San Mateo Daily Journal

Fellow School Board Members

San Carlos School Board President
Sarah Kinahan
San Carlos School Board Vice President
Sarah Cassanego
San Carlos School Board Member
Tracy Park
San Carlos School Board Member
Q Hamirani

Elected Officials

U.S. Representative
Kevin Mullin
State Senator
Josh Becker
Assemblymember
Diane Papan
San Mateo County Supervisor
Ray Mueller
San Carlos Mayor
Pranita Venkatesh
San Carlos Vice Mayor
Adam Rak
San Carlos Councilmember
Neil Layton
San Carlos Councilmember
Sara McDowell
San Carlos Councilmember
John Dugan
San Mateo County Board of Education Trustee Area 6 (representing San Carlos)
Patricia Love
President, Sequoia Union High School District Board, Representing Area A
Amy Koo
Sequoia Union High School District School Board Trustee Representing Area B
Mary Beth Thompson
Belmont Mayor
Julia Mates

Organizational Endorsements

San Mateo County Democratic Party logo
San Mateo County Democratic Party
San Mateo County Central Labor Council logo
San Mateo County Central Labor Council
North Coast States Carpenters Union logo
North Coast States Carpenters Union
San Mateo County API Caucus logo
San Mateo County API Caucus
San Mateo County Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance logo
San Mateo County AAPI Alliance
Jewish Democratic Coalition of the Bay Area logo
Jewish Democratic Coalition of the Bay Area
Bay Area Jewish Coalition Action logo
Bay Area Jewish Coalition Action
Moms Demand Action 2026 Gun Sense Candidate badge
2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate

Community, Business, and Education Leaders

Former San Carlos Mayor
Ron Collins
Former San Carlos Mayor
Mark Olbert
Former San Carlos School Board Trustee
Eirene Chen
Former San Carlos School Board Trustee
Wendy Dougherty
Former San Carlos School Board Trustee
Michelle Nayfack
2024 San Carlan of the Year
Cori Carpenter
Alana Corso
Alek Klebaner
Andy Wiggin
Bahare Farhadian
Corbie Kiernan
Cynthia Wiggin
Donna Becht
Eric Firnhaber
Esther Wang
Jennifer Rudy
Kimberly Thomas
Kylene Shen
Laura Blaich
Laura Teutschel
Leah Kaufman
Leeron Morad
Melissa Schmidt
Michelle Morad
Paula Ebejer-Moffitt
Sarah Andrews
Stephanie Filson

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Let's Build The
Future Together

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