League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
	Bill Evers Answers Questions Candidate for Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 1

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Questions & Answers

1. What do you see as the role of the County Board of Education in relation to local school districts and the State Department of Education?

The State of California has adopted academic standards that are tough but achievable. Yet a few schools have been stuck for years at the lowest levels of performance. Children in those schools deserve a countywide effort to boost performance. Every child in Santa Clara County deserves a chance.

2. What should be the role of the County Board of Education with regard to charter schools?

It's part of County Board of Education's job is to support new and existing charter schools. Another job is to monitor existing charter schools to make sure that learning is taking place, children and teachers are safe, and budgets are followed. Both support and monitoring by the Board is crucial if children in charter schools are to succeed.

3. What changes, if any, would you recommend in the County's special education programs?

We need to look at costs and programs to ensure that the County is wisely using every dollar available from the state and federal government. We need more of a preventative and less of a red-tape approach. We must never compromise the quality of services.