League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA March 5, 2013 Election
	Jeneen Robinson Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Los Angeles Unified School District; District 4

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What is the single most important issue facing LAUSD today? As a Board Member, what would you do to deal with it?

The most important issue facing LAUSD today is access to quality teaching and learning environments. As a Board Member, I would continue the work of the District and its labor partners to develop a meaningful evaluation system for our teachers and learning communities. We should work to recruit, retain and reward the most talented workforce in this nation so that our children are exposed to a world-class education.

2. How would you prioritize your local constituency in overseeing LAUSD management, setting District policy, and day-to-day decision-making?

The job of a board member is to listen and lead a multi-layer participatory process of engaging families, schools and communities in our education system. I have been a liaison between schools and community for this district. I will continue to be accessible to my constituency while maintaining a rapport with the district at large.

3. What experience in general management, fiscal management, and budgetary oversight would you bring to the job of Board Member?

As former NAACP National ACT-SO Director I managed a $1.2 million budget with fiscal responsibility and integrity; and directed 200 programs nationwide that gave education enrichment opportunities to over 10,000 students. This is the type of leadership and experience needed for the complexities of this district that I possess.

4. How should LAUSD deal with its rapidly increasing costs for retiree and employee health care?

Those who serve our school system should be able to enjoy the benefits of their employment with peace of mind. I will commit to preserving the funding of retirement and employee health care while not sacrificing quality instructional programs.

5. What part should standardized testing play in LAUSD’s educational programs?

While I don't believe standardized tests reflect the totality of student achievement, nor the best of a teacher, we unfortunately live in a world of standardization. I feel there is room to revise the culture of standardized testing and newer ways of assessing student and teacher aptitude. These should play an integral part in LAUSD education programs.

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