August 15th, 2018

COSTA MESA, CA – Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board Member Charlene Metoyer is officially kicking off her campaign for re-election. Metoyer enters the race for a second term. Metoyer was a teacher, principal, and administrator in NMUSD for 24 years before serving as Area 2 Trustee.  With this well-rounded perspective Metoyer makes truly informed decisions that benefit the school community as a whole

“Charlene Metoyer SHOWS UP for all events – and sometimes that’s the most important thing we can do” said Mary Hornbuckle, Coast Community College District, Board of Trustees Vice-President.  “Charlene keeps in touch with students, parents, teachers, and community members and has their best interests at heart.” 

As a Trustee, Metoyer served on the NMUSD Arts Commission, OC STEM NMUSD Cohort, Costa Mesa Youth Sports Council, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, all Costa Mesa PTAs, and the Vanguard University Teachers Advisory Council.

Metoyer makes decisions based on the best interest of the entire school community.  While serving on the Board of Education, Metoyer has been instrumental in various projects, including:
 

• Implementing a 1:1 Chromebook program and Dual-Language Academies in Spanish and Mandarin

• Expanding the term of mental health professionals, school nurses, and increased health assistant hours

• Growing the summer programs, including a partnership with the City of Costa Mesa to provide all-day enrichment in music, arts, and sports as well as intervention in English and Math

Metoyer’s priorities for the next four years:

• Provide safe and secure campuses at all schools without sacrificing the welcoming neighborhood climate.

• Support all Signature Academies at all schools Kindergarten--12th grade, including the arts, engineering, and Dual Immersion programs.

• Ensure school community input on major district decisions.

• Maintain financial stability.

Charlene Metoyer has served as a Trustee on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District for the past 4 years and has risen to Board Vice-President in her first term.  Metoyer has a BA in Biology/Math, MS in Educational Administration, and holds Elementary, Secondary, and Administrative Credentials. Charlene has lived in Costa Mesa for 46 years and all five of her children attended Newport-Mesa Area 2 schools.

Metoyer has an army of volunteers assisted by Presidio Strategic Communications to run her campaign.

Paid for by Charlene Metoyer for NMUSD Area 2 2018.  ID# 1366906

September 24, 2014

Retired Harbor View principal and school board candidate Charlene Metoyer said the event was “excellent.”

August 22, 2014

Candidate for Newport-Mesa school board points to her years as a teacher and principal.

July 8, 2014

"My broad experience allows me unique insight into the diverse needs of all individuals in the community," she wrote. "Our students deserve a rigorous curriculum in a safe environment, which will prepare them for success."

August 7, 2012

Harbor View Principal Charlene Metoyer announced today that she plans to retire effective August 31, 2012.  Ms. Metoyer has served as an educator and administrator for 28 years; 24 years have been as a valued member of N-MUSD.   In a prepared statement to the Harbor View staff, parents, and community, Ms. Metoyer shared the following...

May 26, 2012

A Newport Beach parking lot near Goldenrod and Fifth avenues will be closed for repaving June 8 and 15, causing Harbor View Elementary School Principal Charlene Metoyer to warn parents to make other parking arrangements those days. The last day of school is June 22.

January 25, 2012

Led by a student wearing a decorative paper mache headpiece of a smiling man, followed by a dragon with sharp teeth, the parade snaked its way across campus. It was met with thunderous cheers from older students eating lunch. Others came out of their classrooms to join the festivities and celebrate Chinese New Year.

November 26, 2011

Five Crowns managers recently cooked and served staff a holiday lunch as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition that this year featured essays read by Corona del Mar schoolchildren.

January 29, 2011

Such service is above and beyond what's expected of the children, said principal Charlene Metoyer.

"They serve as an example without having to be pointed out," she said.

June 14, 2011

"An Evening for Autism" drew more than 600 community members, athletes, celebrities, politicians and business leaders for a tropical-themed party in the home of Barry Saywitz, president of the Saywitz Co., a Newport Beach real estate brokerage and consulting firm.

November 13, 2010

"This is our favorite day at Harbor View," Metoyer said. "We love our country and our veterans."

October 23, 2010

"I asked the school district to shut off the sprinklers today, but I forgot to ask them to turn off the rain," said Principal Charlene Metoyer.

April 28, 2010

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education honored Harbor View’s Charlene Metoyer for her Principal of the Year award at its monthly meeting last night.

December 11, 2003

Harbor View Elementary School Principal Charlene Metoyer said the kids loved having Santa visit each year.

"He's just so busy this year that he had to stay at the North Pole to help out the elves to make presents for the good boys and girls," she said. "We love having Santa visit us and hope he can make it next year."