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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What experience and training would you bring to this office?
I have the experience and desire to be a vital and dynamic member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education. I have worked extensively with one school district on expanding curriculum and programs. I am also working with a number of school districts to increase current service options to assist with parental advocacy. I currently serve as Chair of the Los Altos - Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission working to bring forth after school enrichment programs; as a board member and volunteer mediator for a local mediation program; have been the Education Chair for a local civic organization; and serve on other civic committees. These many roles clearly illustrate that I have committed my life to serving the public and improving opportunities for the children in our community.2. What changes, if any, would you recommend in the County's special education programs?
The Santa Clara Office of Education has done an excellent job in providing special, alternative and supplemental programs. The recent problems within certain school districts, however, mandate increased sensitivity to student safety. I would to ensure that the County programs continue to meet our current high standards and support our visions for the future by ensuring:1) Basic safety: Adequate training and supervision of staff regarding emergency interventions, secure school environments (fenced play areas,) effective ways of investigating complaints, protection for whistle blowers.
2) Transparency: Oversight and investigation of problems by an independent body, all legally mandated reporting to be affected, including appropriate auditing of the situation when problems are reported.
3) Staff Education: Keep staff up to date with new legislation and training programs for special education.
3. What should be the role of the County Board of Education with regard to charter schools?
The County Board currently grants petitions and provides oversight to charter schools applying for county level jurisdiction. I believe that the board should carefully review charter petitions and grant charters if the petitions are sound. Charters can provide school choice and educational opportunities that might not otherwise be available. Creating school choice for families is a big responsibility and commitment, therefore, the county board should act prudently and review charter petitions with extreme care and grant them if they satisfy community and educational needs.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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