Monica Garcia
Incumbent
Glendora Unified School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 2
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Overview
Monica Garcia is a trustee on the Glendora Unified School District Board of Education, first elected in 2022 with a term ending in December 2026.1 She serves as president of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program Joint Board of Management.2 Her campaign states she has 14 years of involvement with Glendora schools as a parent, a PTA volunteer and a member of the Glendora Education Foundation.3
At a March 2025 board meeting, Garcia thanked speakers of all viewpoints regarding a state-mandated ethnic studies pilot course and asked the community to continue outreach; the board agreed to reconsider the item.4 She has completed certifications in fentanyl and naloxone training and the California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $17,664Of this, $500 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $8,490
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $877 | 5% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $12,937 | 73% |
| PACs and other committees | $2,500 | 14% |
| The candidate | $500 | 3% |
| Businesses and other groups | $850 | 5% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $3,500 in 2 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
Sources
- Board of Education, Glendora Unified School District. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Joint Board of Management – San Gabriel Valley ROP, San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Monica Garcia, Glendora Unified District 2 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Teachers association president urges Glendora Unified to reconsider opposition to ethnic studies pilot, Citizen Portal AI. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Monica Garcia for GUSD School Board, Monica Garcia for GUSD. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.