Improving Teacher and Staff Retention and Morale with Sound Fiscal Solutions

By Morgan Mack-Rose

Our teachers and staff are our schools' greatest asset and should be treated as such.

I wholeheartedly support the call for an ad hoc committee of teachers, staff, administrators, and board members to identify the root causes of conflict and take appropriate action to repair relations and boost morale. I will work to revise the Superintendent's evaluation process, implementing a "360º Performance Review" model where all stake holders provide an evaluation and the Board can make more informed decisions.

State and local funding of San Leandro schools is among the lowest in Alameda County. I will work with our local and state representatives for school funding reform. However, we must also explore other avenues of funding.

I will support proven options such as a Community Education Foundation, a parcel tax, and partnering with local businesses to enhance our school funding and to ensure the continuation of important programs such as music, art, drama, and athletics.

We must make sure we are spending our limited funds in the best way possible. It is important we survey our neighboring Districts for effective cost saving measures. We must also pursue cost savings gained by possible partnerships with the City of San Leandro, such as combined purchasing power and shared use of resources.