High level student academic accomplishments, excellent school performance, extracurricular program awards, and very positive survey results reflect my effectiveness as Trustee.
1. Dramatic Improvement in Student Performance
- Academic Performance Index (API) earned District "High Performing Status," and all 34 U.S. Adequate Yearly Progress criteria achieved in 2009
- Significantly improved student test scores and school rankings - both statewide and among similar schools
- Achieved highest test score increase (Academic Performance Index) among districts in Orange County in past years
- Recognized for greatest improvement in Advanced Placement in Orange County. Currently achieving 70% passing rate annually while enabling more students to participate
- District's National Merit Scholars are 30% of Orange County's total
- Achievement gap significantly narrowed for English learners and students with learning disabilities
2. Major School Successes and Recognition
- 5 schools as California Distinguished Schools
- 3 schools as National Blue Ribbon/Exemplary Schools
- All schools in the top 7% in the U.S., including Troy as #55
- La Vista HS selected as the first Model Continuation High School in Orange County
- Buena Park HS AVID program chosen as National Demonstration School
- Top science, fine arts, debate, agriculture, and/or JROTC awards in the nation, state, and/or county earned by each school
3. Very High Parent and Faculty Satisfaction
- Extremely positive 2008/09 survey results show an average over 90% parent and faculty satisfaction with the schools, the District, the leadership, and confidence in the Board of Trustees
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