Andrew Cruz

Non-Partisan | California

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andrew Cruz


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education, Trustee Area 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Andrew Cruz websites LinkedInBallotpedia

EDUCATION

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Master/Credential - Library Science, 2006

National University, Costa Mesa, Biology - Single-Subject Credential, 2004

UC-Irvine, Irvine, BS (Biology)/BA(Psychology), 1996

CSBA - Masters in Governance, Sacramento, Certificate, 2016

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Chino Youth Boxing Foundation, Board Member, School Site Council

Member, Delegate Assembly, CSBA, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Chino Valley USD, 12 years - current

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*California Republican Assembly

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

WinRed (2020)

Make America Great Again Again (2019)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

Schools should offer a safe, non-judgmental space where students can receive counseling grounded in family values. This counseling should emphasize forgiveness, the sanctity of life, and support for both the mother and the child. While all options—such as continuing the pregnancy, adoption, or when necessary, discussing the implications of abortion—may be explored, the guidance provided should clearly align with the family’s belief in the sanctity of life from conception.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I strongly believe in the importance of local control over big government, empowering parents to choose schools that align with their values. I am frustrated with the one-size-fits-all approach of public education and support alternative schools. I believe that education funds should follow the child, not the institution. While I support government funding for public education from Pre-K through 12th grade, I believe that parents should have the ultimate say.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Consistent discipline creates a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.

Strongly Agree

Do you believe print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review, including those without children enrolled in school?

Yes

Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.

Strongly Agree

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Strongly Disagree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

American History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Civics, Information Technology, Personal Finance, Foreign Language, Art an Music, Physical Fitness, Vocational Learning

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?

Equality I believe in personal responsibility, the value of hard work, and that each of us has unique talents and callings. Equality of opportunity means ensuring everyone has a fair chance to succeed based on their efforts and God-given abilities, not by ensuring everyone ends up in the same place. I value free will, believing that God allows us to choose our paths, leading to different outcomes and a fulfilling life.

Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

A


VALUES

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, a working progress who longs for Christ. Jesus Christ, who was crucified for my sins, is my Savior. My values are rooted in the Bible, guiding my decisions and then my actions. I am encouraged to live a life of empathy, compassion, and service to others. Christ has taught me to become a better person; I am certainly better with Christ than without.

Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?

Parents are responsible and should be the primary educator of their children on sexual ed. as they can tailor the discussion to align with their family’s values and the maturity level of the child.

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

Parental involvement, Abstinence - focused, Human anatomy/the reproductive system, stages of pregnancy and fetal development, Sex intended for marriage, Teaching love, respect, and personal responsibility, Puberty development, Media bias, Consent, Health/hygiene, Violence prevention

Children have a right to reach maturity without chemical or surgical castration, which would damage their healthy bodies through surgeries and may cause a life-long dependence on cross-sex hormones.

Strongly Agree

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming (including drag shows and explicit materials) in schools and libraries.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman essential to the formation and sustaining of a civil and prosperous society.

Strongly Agree

Parents have the fundamental right to raise their child in accordance with their beliefs and values, including the right to make decisions about the child's education and healthcare.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have full and timely access to any and all records, including school and medical records, associated with their minor children.

Strongly Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 General Election 2020 General Election 2022 General Election

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Choose not to answer


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

In the event of a pandemic, school districts can mandate whatever health precautions they deem necessary (including masks and vaccines) to protect students and staff.

Strongly Disagree

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