Proud to serve on the MPUSD Board of education

Set and Maintain high standards for Students, Faculty, and the Community.

When we expect great things from our students, they rise to meet those standards. Just as important as setting high standards is ensuring that our programs engage students in the learning process and inspire them to a lifetime of learning.

• We must be relentless in our efforts to recruit and retain the highest quality employees who are committed to student achievement.
• We must strengthen and expand pathways to college and career and offer extracurricular activities that keep students engaged in their education.

Make financial decisions that have the highest return on our investments.

The new Local Control and Accountability Plan gives us an unprecedented opportunity to make investments where they will have the most significant impacts. We need to cultivate a culture of decision making that relies on data and best practices for student learning.

• A focus on Early Childhood Development programs, including Parent Education, set our students on an early path to success.
• We must find innovative ways to measure return on investment and capture savings that are realized beyond the District Budget.  
• We must be proactive in developing Joint Use Agreements with Cities that promote community ownership of and investments in our Schools.
• We must continue to invest in sustainable energy solutions that keep district dollars at use where they are most impactful

Ensure equitable distribution of limited resources. 

​Achieving equity does not always mean an equal distribution of resources. It requires thoughtful evaluations of student needs in each community and each school, an evaluation of existing resources, and a commitment to making decisions that are best for our students.

• We need to actively invite and engage the larger community of parents, community members, and local businesses as critical partners in our schools.
• We must recognize that poverty and lack of parental involvement are challenges to be overcome, not excuses for poor performance.