By Barbara J Stevens

As a parent of a very successful Helix Charter High School graduate who has also graduated from college, I appreciate and thank every single teacher and staff member who helped her on her path. And I appreciate every dedicated teacher and staff member at ALL the high schools in the District. We are an outstanding community.

We need a new voice and a fresh view on the Board, someone to listen to the concerns of the dedicated parents, teachers, community members and administrators of the District.

We need transparency, and a full and responsible accounting of all financial information.

I will listen and actively seek feedback on all issues. I pledge to change the current "status quo" to an active and involved Board with our students as top priority. I am local, a graduate of Point Loma High School, and San Diego State University (BA).

I am a graduate of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association Pension Certificate Program and a participant in the 2014 Public Leadership Alliance, a partner of the San Diego Business Leadership Alliance