HS recall group reports boost in signatures

By Rick Monroe

Attributing a mailer coordinated by Reclaim California, the group seeking a recall of the president of the Fallbrook Union High School District board reported a jump in the number of signatures collected to get it on the ballot.

“We have a way to go, but it seems people are just becoming aware, and the interest in this recall is picking up momentum,” said Heidi Roderick, chairperson of the organization Reclaim Fallbrook Schools. “We have more and more people reaching out to us every day now asking how they can help.

The group needs to collect 6,000 or more signatures by Sept. 23 to recall Dianne Summers, board president of FUHSD.

Roderick said that the group plans to be on Main Avenue every Saturday to collect signatures and collect petitions from anyone who is working throughout the week.

“The mailer sent out by Reclaim California has resulted in hundreds of petitions being returned,” Roderick said. “I think the fact that this board voted to start paying themselves after being elected as volunteers while repeatedly ignoring the band boosters, in particular asking for financial help, has really made it obvious, they do not have the best interest in mind for the students or teachers.”

Roderick said they are also planning to have a rally for a large push to gather more signatures on Aug. 29. She said anyone interested in helping can contact the group through their website, reclaimfbschools.com.

Reclaim California is the organization responsible for the Sept. 14 election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. They have also assisted other recall efforts in the state.