Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Glendora Unified School District

Here are the issues for Glendora School District from my point of view:
1. Schools in California are underfunded and GUSD needs to continue to advocate for more of our taxpayer dollars to come back home to educate our students.
2. Our schools need to be a safe environment for our children to attend each day.
3. We need to stay at pace with technology through any funding source available.
4. We need to be sure the District hires the brightest and the best certificated and classified employees.
5. We need to continue with District of Choice. The schools' funding comes from kids in the seats, not just an allotment from the taxpayer. Because of declining enrollment in our area (due to demographic shifts), we were forced to close an elementary school. I directly participated in that process, which was emotionally difficult for all involved. I want to do everything possible to not be forced to repeat that process.
6. We need to continue to find ways to involve parents in the education of their children. We are fortunate to have a heritage of strong PTA support in Glendora and I want to see that continue. I will encourage wider participation of parents in GUSD committees, including the Local Control Funding reviews and the Four Year College Going Culture committee. The more parents are involved in all areas of their children's education, the better the children perform.

These are the three qualities that make me the candidate of choice:
1. I am fair minded and have a balanced viewpoint of the issues, due to my experience in teaching, parenting, and working with administration of the school district.
2. I am a strong leader with proven experience in community organizations.
3. I am dedicated and hard working with a passion for the education of Glendora's children

As a school board member, I promise to thoroughly research the issues as they come up and bring a viewpoint that considers the teachers and school administration in addition to the needs of the students as I work with the school board. I will serve with all my energy and enthusiasm because I value children and the education they receive and will work with the other school board members to help Glendora continue to be the best.

I ask for your vote on November 3!