Our Focus
Strong public schools foster strong communities. Today’s challenges to public education require strategic decision making to plan for, rather than react to, declining enrollments, decreasing funds, and teacher exodus. Maintaining clear communication among the classroom, community, and governing board about budgets and policies creates positive school environments that can support every student to be prepared for life after graduation.
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Students First
- Support high-quality instruction and meaningful learning in every classroom.
- Ensure all students—across every school in our district—have access to strong instruction, essential resources, and support services, even within Arizona’s funding challenges.
- Assure access to mental health resources and foster positive and safe school cultures.
- Expand career and college pathways, including CTE and dual enrollment.
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Strong Teachers
- Prioritize teacher retention, professional respect, and sustainable workloads.
- Create positive environments that support teachers, respect their expertise, and acknowledge their voice in policy decisions.
- Develop expertise in thoughtful incorporation of technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom.
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Smart Spending
- Ensure that monies are used effectively to directly support students and classrooms.
- Manage enrollment and resources to keep class sizes reasonable and schools strong.
- Build trust in fiscal management through transparency, communication, and active listening with all stakeholders and by adopting a more proactive (vs reactive) strategy.
- Good governance should be data- and community-driven with kids at the center.