Candidate for
Trustee; Sweetwater Union High School District; Trustee Area 3

Hiring a Transformative Superintendent

I will work with my new colleagues on the board to hire a superintendent that will help to positively transform the future of the school district. I understand that this is a pivotal moment for our district and we need a collaborative leader who is committed to service first, in order to fulfill the district's mandate to our children. Our students cannot afford for us to get this wrong, and I will ensure that we don't.

Ensuring A Student Focused Budget

I will scrutinize the district's budget and ensure that we are directing our resources to the areas that will have the largest impact in aiding student achievement. We cannot afford to allow our resources to continue to be directed away from our classrooms. I will ensure that central administration is efficient and focused on providing support to local schools, and that the local schools have effective leadership and the resources they need to provide our students with the educational opportunities they deserve.

Restoring Accountability

I will hold all district stakeholders accountable for the success of our students. As a parent I understand that administrators, classified employees, teachers, board members, and parents all play a valuable role in the success of our students. These groups need to work collaboratively and hold accountability for making sure that all of our students receive the support that they deserve. I will always fight against corruption and on the side of our students.

Advocating For Our Children

As a parent I believe that every child deserves access to the highest quality public schools. I will not play politics with our children's future. We know that a solid education is the foundation for our children's future success. Every neighborhood should have access to an excellent public school. I will always tirelessly advocate for each and every one of our children. I will also advocate to ensure that our teachers and classified employees are rewarded for all of their hard work on behalf of our children.

Bringing Stakeholders Together

We all deserve a voice in our local school district. As the Chairman of the Chula Vista Board of Ethics I understand what it takes to get people to work together collaboratively. I also understand how to mediate disagreements and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be heard. We may not always agree, but we can always be respectful. I want to engage all community members in helping to develop meaningful solutions to the current and future issues the district faces.

Achieving Results

As an advocate for effective educational policies and opportunities that focus on student achievement, I understand that we will always be judged on our results. We must focus our resources in an effective manner that will promote student success without overburdening teachers. We can achieve this together. Our students do not need more talk, they need action.