Candidate for
Board Member; Sweetwater Union High School District; Seat 4

Parent, Teacher, School Board Member

As a parent of a Sweetwater District student, an educator and a board member, it has been my privilege to serve the South Bay children, their parents, community members, teachers and administrators. I have developed a track record of success and experience that guide my current efforts to impact student achievement

COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION: Bertha Lopez has taught for 36 years in the National School District. She has served for 10 years as board member of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and is completing her first term on the Sweetwater Union School District Board. She is determined to make sure that the dwindling California State Budget does not harm our students. She has fought to keep the cuts away from the classroom by focusing cuts on district office administration and eliminating wasteful programs.

Bertha Lopez is a careful manager of public resources. She is an advocate for school site leadership and community control of schools. She opposes eliminating school boundaries; every school, in every neighborhood needs to be an excellent school. Parent involvement increases when students attend their neighborhood school. Bertha Lopez knows that highly trained teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement. Teachers need to be supported in the upcoming adoption of the new Common Core Curriculum. This 21st Century learning program is essential to prepare our students for college or careers after high school.

ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS: She is a tireless advocate for students. Schools should be about instruction and not construction. As a board member she has demanded that governing and policy meetings center on academic and student services and not buildings and gimmicks. She supports sports, visual and performing arts and vocational programs that complement the core curriculum.

HOLDS PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE: Bertha Lopez is your elected watchdog. She values fairness, openness and integrity. She will let you know when things are not going right. She is your voice on the Board. She is monitoring Proposition O to make sure funds are used wisely. She appreciates the opportunity you gave her to increase student achievement, promote parent involvement, and protect public resources. She asks for your continued support. Your vote for Bertha Lopez will help maximize student achievement.

Vote for Bertha J. Lopez!

Together, we will reach Academic Excellence for ALL Students

For more information please feel free to call (619) 656-2644 - or send e-mail to bjlopez1@cox.net