League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Gary Chronert Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Cambrian School District

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Questions & Answers

1. How would you determine that the schools are using federal, state, and local funds wisely and fairly and how would you report your findings to the community?

I fully support the Board's role in defining the budget priorities, authorizing the annual budget, and its continual monitoring of spending throughout the year. During my time on the Board (since 1993) Cambrian has always passed their budget on time, and has passed its annual audit with no exceptions. These topics are discussed on a regular basis during Board meetings, as well as updates on the District web-site.

2. Are the schools offering instruction appropriate to the diverse educational abilities of all the students?

I fully support every child learning every day. The Cambrian District continues to offer a curriculum to the whole child. An achievement gap exists in Cambrian, but it is one of my focus areas to continue to offer programs that reach all students.

3. Where do want the district to be 5 years from now? What steps should the district take to get there?

Cambrian is not the same district it was when I first came on the Board in 1993. It has implemented a more standardized, content driven curriculum consistently offered across all grade levels and schools. At the same time the offering of enhanced science, physical education, music, and art has provided many more learning opportunities for the children served by Cambrian Schools. We need to continue on this path. The continued analysis of data, targetted instruction for each child, a safe environment to learn and teach, and a stable financial platform will allow Cambrian to continue to provide a quality education to each child.

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