Background and Pledge to You

By Alisa Greene Macavoy

My father was a teacher and my mother served on the PTA and School Board for years. I went to my local public schools Kindergarten through 12th grade and I have a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University.

My husband and I chose Redwood City to live in when we started our family. Both our daughters went to school in the Redwood City School District and received an excellent education. And they are now thriving at Sequoia High School getting ready for college. I know first-hand how a great education opens the door of opportunity.

I joined the Redwood City School Board, because I want to help each and every student get an excellent education and be fully prepared for high school, college and career.

During my tenure on the School Board, we have increased academic achievement, won federal, state, and local awards for our outstanding programs, increased access to technology, and are leading a transformation to 21st century schools.

We have more students than ever being re-classified from English Learners to English Proficient. More students are receiving high quality pre-school and learning to read at younger ages which allow students to be successful in school.

Our community partnerships are bringing exceptional programs during the school year and the summer for all our children and families.

We have more work to do to ensure all children are learning to their full potential, but I believe we are on the right track to get there.

The Redwood City School District is more transparent and accountable to the community than ever before. If re-elected, I will continue to listen to your ideas and respond. I will ensure that we use tax-payer money wisely to provide a high quality education for all students.

It is an exciting time in education with new state standards, a new funding model, and more local control and accountability. We need board trustees with experience, creativity, and compassion to guide us through these changing times. I have the skills and experience needed to ensure we prepare our students for the future.

We have much to be proud of. To continue this work, I respectfully request your vote. Together we will make our schools the best in the State.