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Election 2026

Apache Junction school board candidates rate Robert Pappalardo’s performance as superintendent

One incumbent will be joined by two former members and a newcomer in the election for two Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board seats at the Nov. 3 general election.

Gail Ross is not running for reelection.

The candidates — Gilbert Cancio, Chelsea Connolly, Dena Kimble and Sharon Williams — were sent questionnaires including four questions about the district. Here are their responses to how they would rate Robert Pappalardo’s performance as superintendent:

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