League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Philip D. "Phil" Palmer Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Mountain View-Whisman 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?

The Mountain View Whisman Local Control Funding Formula plans are carefully reviewed by the board and tracked through a series of specific goals. As a board member, I will monitor those goals closely and enhance District communications to the community through publishing of a Balanced Scorecard of key performance indicators.

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

Yes and we are constantly striving to improve. Significant resources will be focused on the implementation of Common Core Standards this year. This includes educators creating authentic, classroom-based curriculum and assessments along with high quality professional development that is directed by local educators.

3. Where do you want the District to be five years from now? What steps should the District take to get there?

Five years from now:

1. I expect that the district will be fully immersed in Common Core State Standards.

2. Our teachers are compensated fairly.

3. Bond funds have been spent to improve our school facilities and our campuses are are awarded for their excellence.

4. We are using technology for blended and differentiated learning opportunities.

5. Communications and collaboration between educators, parents and the community are a model for the country.

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