Our Plan for Real Improvement

1. Comprehensive Curriculum Review

What we’re doing: We will commission a joint, inclusive review of the curriculum to ensure it aligns with clear learning goals, serves all students fairly, and closes proficiency gaps. Teachers, parents, guardians and school leaders will help define the scope and select the reviewer so the process is collaborative, not punitive.

Why it matters: Too many students are falling behind in measurable ways. This review gives us real data on what is working, what needs adjustment, and where targeted support can move the needle.

Deliverables:

• Public dashboard of findings

• Improvement plan with timelines and responsible parties

• Annual progress check-ins with community updates

  
  

FAQ: “Is this an attack on teachers?” No. This is a partnership. Educators will be part of the design and implementation. The goal is better tools, clearer alignment, and shared success. “Why not start district-wide?” We can phase it. A pilot in a subset of schools or subjects builds trust and creates proof points before scaling.

2. Fiscal Responsibility Framework for Administration

What we’re doing: We will establish a framework that ties any growth in central administrative spending to agreed-upon student outcome benchmarks and demonstrated efficiency gains. There will be regular reviews of administrative roles and costs, and savings will be redirected to classrooms and direct student support.

Why it matters: Taxpayers fund a large budget. Growth in overhead should earn its keep through measurable benefits. This keeps the focus on students while avoiding arbitrary cuts.

Deliverables:

• Defined performance metrics (e.g., improvements in underperforming subgroups, support staff ratios)

• Annual “administration value report” showing cost, outcomes, and reallocation opportunities

• Reinvestment plan for resources freed up from inefficiencies

  
  
  
  

FAQ: “Does this cap growth across the board?” No. It does not freeze budgets. It creates accountability so increases are tied to results and justified transparently. “Who sets the metrics?” The slate will propose a balanced, community-reviewed set of metrics developed with educators and data experts, revisited annually.

3. Clear, Accessible Budget and Capital Project Transparency

What we’re doing: We will build a public budget scorecard and project portal so families can see how money is prioritized, spent, and what’s coming next. Large capital decisions will include defined public input windows with summarized feedback and timely responses, while maintaining clear timelines to avoid unnecessary delays.

Why it matters: People want to know where their dollars go. Opacity breeds distrust. Clarity builds confidence and better community alignment.

Deliverables:

• Simplified annual budget scorecard

• Online capital project tracker (status, spending vs plan, next decision points)

• Structured public feedback process with set timelines
  

FAQ: “Will this slow down important construction or repairs?” No. Feedback windows will be time-bound so transparency does not become gridlock. The goal is informed community input, not paralysis. “Is this just more meetings?” We’ll surface insight early through a citizen advisory panel so official decisions are smoother, not slower.

3. Community Partnership Council

   
   

   What we’re doing: We will establish a Parent & Educator Advisory Council to surface concerns, test ideas, and bring diverse perspectives before decisions are finalized. Membership will rotate to ensure broad representation and avoid capture.

   
   

   Why it matters: Trust is rebuilt when people feel heard and see their input matter. This is not oversight to undermine the board. It is structured partnership with clear boundaries.

   
   

   Deliverables:

   • Quarterly recommendation briefs published with board responses

   • Topic-specific working groups (curriculum, safety, budget) as needed

   • Diversity rules for representation and automatic rotation

   
   

   FAQ: “Is this a shadow board?” No. It has advisory status only. The council informs and recommends; the elected board still makes final decisions. “Won’t this duplicate existing committees?” The council is designed to complement, not replace. It focuses on early-stage feedback and synthesis so existing processes work better.

   
   

Our Approach

We do not believe in top-down declarations or symbolic gestures. Each policy above:

• Is grounded in measurable outcomes

• Includes community involvement from the start

• Commits to public reporting and follow-through

If elected, you’ll see progress updates, not vague promises. We invite your questions, your ideas, and your participation in building the improvement plan together.