Welcome!

This website is to introduce you to Melissa Baten Caswell, an exceptional candidate for Palo Alto School Board in 2007! On these pages you'll learn more about Melissa's extensive and relevant experience, her thoughtful and targeted priorities for the district, her leading community supporters, up-to-date news about Melissa, and upcoming campaign events.

So please poke around this site, learn more about Melissa, and then join the many people who believe that Melissa will make an outstanding school board member for PAUSD's future!
Palo Alto Weekly and Daily News Endorse Melissa!
“…leadership at a time when
the board needs to become
a more cohesive whole.” 		“…we liked her ideas about replacing the
high emotions in the district with clear plans
and priorities that everyone understands.”
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“I worked with Melissa for 6 years, first at Cadence Design Systems and then at Calico Commerce. She was an outstanding contributor and team player. She demonstrated consistent, measurable expertise and leadership in marketing, analysis, strategic planning and strategy execution. Given her deep involvement in local schools and the business skills she brings to the race, Melissa will make a huge contribution to the Palo Alto Unified School Board."
Alan Naumann, former CEO & President, Calico Commerce, current CEO & President, CoWare
“Great Board members need to understand our community’s priorities, make smart fiscal choices, and above all keep our focus on what’s best for kids.  Melissa Baten Caswell is just that kind of leader.”
Liz Kniss, Chair, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
“Melissa’s experience and vision are critical for the School Board if it is to meet the needs of students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders.  Her deep and nuanced understanding of PAUSD schools will make her an invaluable Board member.”
Gary Fazzino, Former Mayor, Palo Alto
Why Vote for Melissa?
She's got what our Board needs!
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