League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Danielle M.S. Cohen Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Campbell Union School District

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. How would you determine that the schools are using federal, state, and local funds wisely and fairly and how would you report your findings to the community?

The public board meetings and state and federal requirements for budgetary reporting allow plenty of access to financial information about the district. Being prepared for board meetings, asking tough questions about what monies are being spent where, and understanding the legal and contractual requirements of the district allow me provide appropriate oversight.

2. Are the schools offering instruction appropriate to the diverse educational abilities of all the students?

The growth of Campbell students on the state academic tests demonstrates that a lot is going right in the CUSD classrooms. But there is always room for improvement, and it is my job as a board member to press our district to continue to improve for all children and ensure there are measurable ways to see that improvement.

3. Where do want the district to be 5 years from now? What steps should the district take to get there?

In 5 years, I hope that our district is the place to be for students in Santa Clara County. This will mean we have continued to serve our students both academically and emotionally, and they are excelling in school and in life.

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