Candidate for
Board Member; Sweetwater Union High School District; Seat 4

• Involve community, parents, students and staff in developing a common vision for the district focused on learning and achievement and responsive to the needs of all students.

• Adopt, evaluate and update policies consistent with the law and the district's vision and goals.

• Maintain accountability for student learning by adopting the district curriculum and monitoring student progress.

• Hire and support the superintendent so that the vision, goals and policies of the district can be implemented.

• Conduct regular and timely evaluations of the superintendent based on the vision, goals and performance of the district and ensure that the superintendent holds district personnel accountable.

• Adopt a fiscally responsible budget based on the district's vision and goals, and regularly monitor the fiscal health of the district.

• Ensure that a safe and appropriate educational environment in provided to all students.

• Establish a framework for the district's collective bargaining process and adopt responsible agreements.

• Provide community leadership on educational issue and advocate on behalf of students and public education at the local, state and federal levels.