Proven Leadership.
Real Results.
A Strong Future for Every Student.
Dear Escondido,
Serving on the Escondido Union High School District Board has been one of the greatest honors of my life. During my first term, I promised to work hard, listen to our community, and put students first. Together, we have made meaningful progress.
As your Trustee for Area 5, I have focused on improving student achievement, expanding opportunities for every student, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and ensuring our district is prepared for the future.
Yet our work is not yet complete. I respectfully ask for your support as I seek re-election so we can continue building on that progress.
Sincerely,
David Vincent
Trustee, Escondido Union High School District
- About -
David Vincent is a scientist, educator, business leader, public health professional, husband, father, and proud Escondido resident.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial microbiology and later received both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Public Health.
Professionally, Dr. Vincent serves as CEO and co-owner of VTI Life Sciences and has spent decades helping pharmaceutical companies develop life-saving medicines. He also taught graduate students in Regulatory Affairs at San Diego State University and has worked internationally with public health organizations to strengthen healthcare systems worldwide.
Throughout his career, David and his family have volunteered for and supported numerous organizations that improve education, public health, and quality of life, including; Meals on Wheels, Feed the Children, UNICEF, Cal-SAFE, and other organizations supporting students, seniors, and veterans.
David and his wife, Franora, raised their family in North Escondido. Together, they have three daughters who attended local schools and universities.
David was elected to the Escondido Union High School Board in March, 2024 and is running for reelection in November, 2026.
- Priorities -
Fiscal Responsibility
Declining enrollment and state budget constraints continue to create a situation in which the fiscal health of our district is constantly in question. I have been a strong supporter of governing in a fiscally conservative manner and aggressively building reserves. Doing so allows us to maintain service levels during difficult times while not dramatically increasing spending while we run surpluses. This management philosophy, while not always popular, ensures continued access to high-quality public education for years to come.
School Choice
I believe very strongly in giving parents and students more options in their education, including what school they choose to send their child. I support our local charter schools and believe they offer different learning environments suited for specific types of students. I also am a strong supporter of the district’s decision many years ago to establish Del Lago Academy as another option for families. School choice is a value that must consistently be upheld by the school board.
Safe and Healthy Campuses
I strongly support promoting safe, respectful, and welcoming schools where every student can succeed. We have invested in wellness centers on each of our campuses to address the student mental health crisis and continue to partner with local law enforcement to ensure campus safety.
Academic Achievement
We are seeing significant underachievement from our students in basic academic performance in math and language arts. This is not just the case for EUHSD, but a concerning trend across California. That being said, over the past couple years, we have seem measurable progress in Escondido. Our latest test results (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) showed a districtwide improvement of 10% in Math scores and 14.7% improvement in language arts (from 4 years prior). I personally led the effort to form a Mathematics Subcommittee to study this progress and how we can further improve. Should I be reelected, I will continue this work to reward and expand models of instruction in our district that are working and eliminate those that are not.
Career-Technical Education
While higher education made sense for me and my career goals, I do not think that every student in our district will go on to pursue a post-secondary degree. The reality is that many students are not on a college-bound track—and that is not only okay but a good thing! There are many skilled trades and in-demand jobs that can sustain healthy and productive livelihoods, oftentimes more so than careers that require a four-year degree. As a local employer, I have seen first-hand the gap that exists between the skills needed in the workforce and what skills students are graduating with. I will work to bridge the gap between business and local schools so that we can better offer courses and programs designed to connect students with high-paying jobs. When students graduate from EUHSD, they should be ready to either enter the workforce or go on to a four-year university. We have some impressive Career-Technical Education programs in the district that I am committed to supporting, expanding, and always offering as a coequal option as core academic coursework.
Parental Involvement
Parents know their child the best. As a district, we should always respect parental involvement and encourage it as productive, helpful, and critical to academic success. Parents that send their kids to one of our district-run public schools have an absolute right to know what is being taught in the classroom, how their child is being taught, and by whom. When they have concerns or ideas for improvement, teachers, administrators, and the board have an obligation to listen and act in a responsive way. The data is clear that parental involvement leads to positive academic outcomes.
- Endorsements -
Dane White
Mayor
City of Escondido
Christian Garcia
Councilman
City of Escondido
Joe Garcia
Councilman
City of Escondido
Judy Fitzgerald
Councilwoman
City of Escondido
Zesty Harper
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union School District
Carol Durney
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union High School District
Christi Knight
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union High School District
Ryan Williams
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union High School District
Bob Weller
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union High School District
Joan Gardner
Governing Board Member
Escondido Union School District
Partial List
- Trustee Area 5 -
The Escondido Union High School District is divided into five separate trustee areas for the purpose of electing school board members. Trustee Area 5 includes the neighborhoods of North Escondido, the County Club area, Jesmond Dene, and Hidden Meadows. Take a look at the map to see if you live in the Trustee Area.