Candidate for
Board Member; Fremont Union High School District

GOVERNING PHILOSOPHY

Focus On Students:

• Provide the highest level of education for students in all five high schools.
• Support policies that develop the whole child, in addition to academics, such as creative-thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Make decisions based on the ultimate effect of district policy on our children's learning and lives.

• Understand that the group, not the individual, represents the Board's authority.
• Partner with teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students, the Board and the community.
• Foster respect and trust by governing, not by intervening or managing.

• Review with the Board the Superintendent's goals and performance fairly and regularly.
• Develop a clear and thorough understanding of the issues to make sound decisions.
• Attend Board workshops on Budget, Personnel and other areas.

• Listen objectively to the community, and share feedback with the Board.
• Respect the differences among cultures, ethnicities, and points of view.
• Seek feedback from groups, including those whose voices are not always heard.

Support the Whole Child:

• Ensure access to the best educational programs for all students, whether college-bound or career-oriented.
• Support initiatives that allow students time to engage in extracurricular activities, the arts, and leadership so that school becomes more enjoyable.
• Foster an environment that helps students realize their true potential so they can become contributing citizens and successful in an increasingly complex world.

• Explore creative options for retention of teachers and staff.
• Listen to the concerns of our dedicated teachers and staff, and create a dialogue based on mutual respect and trust.
• Be sensitive to increased demands on teachers and staff resulting from expanded campuses and potential population growth.

• Work with our new Superintendent to ensure that our schools are getting the leadership and administrative support they need to best educate our children.
• Share what works among our 5 high schools in the areas of higher academic standards, career & college counseling, occupational programs, and positive school environment.
• Advocate within the community for stronger support for public education.