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League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What experience and training would you bring to this office?
The County Board of Education will benefit from my experience as a successful classroom educator and proven leadership as a former school board trustee and city council member. I have a reputation of collaborative work and a passion for improving the educational success of all students. My priorities for improving student success is better teacher in-service training, more effective budgets, and improved board communication.2. What changes if any would you recommend in the county's special education program?
The County Office of Education provides crucial special education services and programs for children. These services are much needed as they are more seriously disabled students that supplement those of school districts , or to provide services when it is more feasible to provide special education services across school district boundaries. Special education programs can be improved to focus on both academic and civic/life skills preparation.3. What should be the role of the County Board of Education in regard to charter schools?
Charter schools is best used as a last resort for improving student academic success in districts that chronically under-perform. Charter schools have to be scrutinized carefully for its potential to be successful. It is also important that a charter school's success does not undermine the educational well-being of other students in the district. The County Board of Education is required to follow a set State guidelines to evaluate charter schools, whether the application is made directly to the County or is made as an appeal to a negative decision by school districts.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. Answers must not refer directly or indirectly to another candidate.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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