Re-Elect Kim Kenne
Parent Advocate. Student Focused. Smart Rebuilding.
Deeply Rooted in Altadena
Kim Kenne brings a deep, personal connection to the Pasadena Unified School Board. She's been our school board member for 15 years and has spent over 2 decades both as a parent leader and as an advocate for educational reforms.
As a PUSD board member and Altadena resident, she has worked to keep funding in the classroom. She's prioritized quality instruction with experienced teachers and the latest technology. She's a strong supporter of neighborhood schools and she puts student interests first.
Her own children have attended Blair Middle School, Eliot Middle School, Burbank Elementary and Longfellow Elementary.
Working Hard for Altadena
Throughout her recent term, Kim has remained dedicated to:
· Enhancing transparency regarding district finances, with a focus on legal and consultancy expenditures
· Ensuring all programmatic and budgetary choices are guided by concrete data and measurable outcomes
· Supporting student achievement and wellness in the wake of the Eaton Fire while securing vital state recovery grants for Altadena schools
Representing Altadena
As our representative, Kim will continue to work to:
· Increase opportunities for all students
· Engage families as partners in their child’s education
· Enforce fiscal stability of student programs so they can thrive even in challenging financial times
Community Voices
“Kim is an exceptional school board leader who is knowledgeable, transparent, and committed to listening to parent perspective making her an invaluable voice on the board. She consistently keeps parents and community members informed, connects them to meaningful resources, and empowers parent leaders with the information they need to advocate effectively for our children and our schools.” -Natasha and Elic Mahone, PUSD Parents, Altadena Residents
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"I have known Kim since our children were in elementary school, when we served on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, a committee made up of parent representatives from each of PUSD’s schools. Since then, Kim has become one of the most knowledgeable and vocal advocates for our public schools, spending countless hours working on behalf of all PUSD students…not just a select few." - Nancy Dufford, Past Executive Director 2006 - 2026, Pasadena Education Network
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"Re-electing Kim Kenne in the upcoming November 3, 2026 election means keeping an independent, deeply trusted data expert and hardworking neighbor on our side who genuinely cares about empowering families and supporting all PUSD students equally.” - Laura Diaz, PUSD Parent, Past Director of Family Engagement for Pasadena Education Network
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