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San Diego County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Political Philosophy for Beckie Garrett

Candidate for
Board Member; San Marcos Unified School District

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Beckie is an independent and creative thinker with a deep understanding of educational processes and the individual strands that make up the complex tapestry of a school district. As a 35-year resident of San Marcos Unified, she views issues from a unique combination of perspectives: parent, taxpayer, homeowner, teacher, community volunteer, and governing board member.

Among her goals are:

  • Ensuring high academic and behavioral standards in every classroom
  • Ensuring sound fiscal practices
  • Making school a dynamic, interesting and positive experience for every child
  • Enhancing positive, collaborative relationships among the board, school personnel and the community
  • Increasing support for music and the arts
  • Encouraging students to take an increased and active role in their own learning
  • Encouraging parents to become involved in their children's education

Like every school district in California, San Marcos Unified faces fiscal challenges. Beckie supports keeping costs in line by 1) collaborating with employee organizations and soliciting employee suggestions for reducing expenditures; 2) lobbying for increased state and federal monies to support mandated but underfunded programs such as Special Education and testing; and 3) participating with other board members in an ongoing, systematic review of all expenditures.

As a board member, Beckie has as her first priority the academic, emotional, and social well-being of all San Marcos students. She brings a wealth of experience to the task and works diligently to ensure the success of all our children.

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