League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Dave Cortright Answers Questions Candidate for Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 1

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. What do you see as the role of the County Board of Education?

To provide services and support to ensure that all school districts in the county can each perform optimally. And to provide services to students who cannot be well-served by local schools.

2. What experience and training would you bring to this office?

Growing up in a family of public educators has given me a deep appreciation and passion for public education. My two degrees in engineering gave me the analytical skills necessary to seek out relevant information and make rational decisions based on that data. In the last year I have spent a lot of time understanding charter school law and the impact of charter schools on the broader community.

3. Do you see a need for any changes in the way that the County Board of Education is operating?

Yes, and that is the primary reason I am running for office. I am very concerned that the current county board of education is far too willing to approve any charter school petition that comes before them, without fully considering the impact this would have on the local community. I am also concerned that the county office of education does not have enough staff or resources to adequately oversee all of the charter schools already approved.

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