League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	Joe Espinoza Frausto Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Alum Rock Union 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?

When test scores increase and they can be reported to by the superintendent or a public relation person.

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

There to areas that need improvement and they are English language learner and special education. This is an issue that all districts are struggling with.

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

I would like to see all students at grade level in five years, but I also understand this a great challenge. This goal can be achieved by hiring highly qualified teachers and providing proven research-based instructional strategies inservice to the teachers.

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