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The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What problems do you see facing the school district and how do you propose to address them?
The most important goal facing the Board is to provide a quality education for all students in the District. We do this by providing multiple avenues for student success, recruiting and retaining great teachers, and providing a curriculum that challenges and supports students of all abilities.Other near and medium term challenges include maintaining budget discipline while handling student growth, providing excellent facilities, and dealing with uncertain financing and policy changes at the State level. In the longer term, we face the task of replacing a large number of excellent teachers nearing retirement.
2. What steps need to be taken to foster better communication among the school board, superintendent's office, and local school management?
Under my Board presidency, we have been pro-active in recruiting an excellent new Superintendent and working with him to establish an effective policy of cooperation and teamwork among all members of the District community. This includes an emphasis on open sharing of information, a commitment to respect for all parties, and regular discussions to guarantee effective District management.3. What approaches would you support to help all students achieve their educational goals, whether they are college bound or not?
Education research shows that the single most important predictor of educational results is the presence of an excellent teacher. Great teachers do more than provide the basics and fundamentals, they engage students, stimulate imagination, and raise performance. We are committed to competitive salaries, enabling teacher collaboration, and providing strong technology support.Children also need to connect with others and thrive through extracurricular programs, such as the arts, athletics, clubs, or other opportunities our District provides.
Education is our community's commitment to the future. We prepare our students today for the world decades from now. I am committed to giving our students multiple skills and opportunities to succeed, to be inspired, and to thrive. Serving on the School Board is an honor, and I would appreciate your support.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates in this race must limit their answers to 300 words total so that a paper Voters Guide may be published by LWV Palo Alto. After 8 p.m. on Sept. 12 word limits will no longer apply. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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