League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Miyuki Iwata Goldman Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Fremont Union High School District

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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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 would like to review the budget and expense reports, and reevaluate the money distribution and compare with the other districts. The report will be sent by emails and annual newsletters to the public.

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

In order to equip our students with the necessary skills and education to match in-demand jobs, we need to invest more in technology and infrastructure to support our educational system. My focus is more choice for the wide variety of kids in our schools and making sure that they are successful in building confidence and developing a passion for learning. The most advanced students need to be provided greater challenges so they can succeed in college and career.

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

Refocus spending on students not administrators. The "No doubling up" policy should be removed. The policy effectively prohibits students from taking two subjects from the same area in the same year so students cannot take Chemistry and Biology in the same year. Some AP classes cannot be taken until junior year, this policy should also be removed - no other neighboring schools have this policy.

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