Glavan
For Our Schools
Every child deserves an excellent education, safe schools, and leaders who listen.
As a parent with children in our local schools, I understand what families want: strong academics, safe campuses, great teachers, and responsible decisions.
Our schools shape the future of our community. I'm ready to serve.
MY STORY
Why I'm Running
Growing up in California, I learned early on that education is the bedrock of opportunity. My journey into public service began at our local PTA meetings, where I saw firsthand the dedication of our teachers and the untapped potential of our students. This experience ignited a passion for ensuring every child has access to a world-class education right here in our district.
As a parent and a Los Osos resident, I believe our schools need leadership that listens to families and prioritizes student outcomes above all else. My motivation is simple: to build a transparent, innovative, and supportive school system that prepares our children for the challenges of tomorrow while deeply respecting the values of our local community today.
— Michael Glavan, Candidate for School Board Trustee Area 2
Academic Excellence
Strong reading, writing, math, science, and career readiness.
Michael’s Vision for Our Schools
Safe Schools
Secure campuses, anti-bullying support, student wellness, preparedness.
Policy & Vision
Fiscal Responsibility
Ensuring every taxpayer dollar is spent effectively, prioritizing the classroom and student outcomes over bureaucracy and wasteful spending.
Support Great Teachers
Recruit and retain excellent educators.
Parent Partnership
Better Communication and meaningful family involvement
Future Opportunities
Prepare students for their futures
Education Background
Michael Glavan brings a strong academic foundation and lifelong commitment to learning. He earned a Bachelor of Science from United States Naval Academy, one of the nation's premier leadership institutes, where he developed skills in discipline, critical thinking, and service-based leadership. He later earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from UCLA, further strengthening his expertise in finance, strategy, organizational leadership, and effective decision-making. Michael understands the importance of rigorous academics and real-world preparation, and he is committed to ensuring every student has access to opportunities that prepare them for future success.
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Leadership
Michael brings extensive leadership experience from both military service and executive operations management. During 13 years as an officer and helicopter naval aviator in the United States Navy, he led teams in high-pressure environments where accountability, teamwork, and mission readiness were essential. Today, he serves in senior leadership roles managing large teams, budgets, strategic initiatives, and complex operations. His experience leading organizations, improving performance, and solving difficult challenges gives him the practical leadership skills needed to help guide a successful school district.
Policy Development
Michael has spent his career working within organizations where sound policy, accountability, and long-term planning are critical to success. His military and business leadership experience includes developing processes, improving standards, managing budgets, and implementing systems focused on measurable results. Combined with his MBA training in management and strategy, Michael understands how thoughtful policy can stregthen organizations and serve people effectively. He will bring a practical, student-focused approach to school board governance -- supporting policies that improve academics, maintain safe schools, use resources responsibly, and reflect community priorties.
Family
Family is at the heart of why Michael Glavan is running for School Board. Michael and his family are proud to call Los Osos home and are deeply invested in the success of our local schools and community.
Michael and his partner are raising their two young children, ages 2 and 7, in Trustee Area 2. Their 7-year-old attends Monarch Grove Elementary School. His family experiences firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing local students, parents, and teachers each day.
Michael's partner currently serves as PTA President at Monarch Grove Elementary School, demonstrating their family's active commitment to supporting students, staff, and school programs. Together, they believe strong parent involvement helps schools thrive.
Their home is also shared with two dogs, a cat, and a tortoise, adding to the energy and joy of family life.
Education and service runs deep in Michael's family. His mother was a teacher, and he has a sister and brother-in-law who are educators, and an uncle who serves as a professor. With multiple family members dedicated to education, Michael has long understood the impact great teachers and schools can have on shaping lives and strengthening communities.
For Michael, this campaign is personal. It is about protecting and improving the schools that serve local families, his family, today, while building even greater opportunities for the next generation.
Voices of Support
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Michael has a deep understanding of our district's needs. His commitment to student success is exactly what we need on the Board.
As a parent, I trust Michael to represent our voices. He listens, he cares, and he's not afraid to advocate for real change.
Michael’s experience in fiscal responsibility and community leadership makes him the ideal candidate for our school district's future.