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A high-quality public education has been a cornerstone of American success and prosperity. I want to promote the best possible public education for our community's children. In preparing students for the future, it is important to be open to change and innovation.
- Ensuring the Quality of Our Children's Education:
Over the past four years, the School District has focused on using data to assess student learning and has worked to improve the teacher evaluation process. The District is piloting a new evaluation system to ensure identification and sharing of best teaching practices to promote student learning. I want to ensure that these efforts continue.
- Providing Strong Fiscal Oversight:
State funding has declined 20% since the 2007-08 year. It has not yet been restored. The Board has faced many difficult budget choices and it will continue to do so. Through community support and employee concessions, Piedmont has weathered this storm better than most. As state funding stabilizes, the Board's goal is to set a sustainable budget model that controls costs without sacrificing quality.
- Finishing the Seismic Retrofit Program:
Piedmont has successfully constructed or renovated Havens, PHS, Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, Wildwood, PMS and the Maintenance Building. Beach School is underway and scheduled for completion by the start of next school year. Based upon my professional training, I have provided, and will continue to provide, a rigorous review of the many professional and construction contracts involved in improving the seismic safety of our schools.
I believe that prudent stewardship of our community assets requires looking ahead to meet future needs. The School District is working with the City on ways to set aside funds to preserve the community's athletic facilities, including but not limited to future replacement of the Witter Field artificial turf and track.
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