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I believe cell phone use in schools should be limited, particularly because of the risks associated with social media applications. Research and lived experience show that excessive use of social media can negatively affect mental health and overall quality of life — especially for children and youth. Any policy to limit access to social media must be developed and implemented with strong, consistent engagement of students and families. Such a policy also needs to be paired with comprehensive support for whole student success, because simply limiting cell phone use won’t address the fundamental needs of students. Finally, it is essential that the policy be evaluated after implementation to understand its impact and identify ways to improve both enforcement and support.
My approach to addressing a financial deficit would begin with a deep analysis of the district’s financial history and future projections, always with a focus on investing in our strategic plan and strategic goals. These goals were created and vetted by students, school staff, families, and communities, with the shared purpose of achieving optimal student outcomes — both in learning and in preparing students for their future path. I also believe that strong advocacy for public education is essential to sustaining a balanced budget. Identifying clear legislative priorities and implementing a strong advocacy strategy to secure adequate funding is critical, especially as public education continues to face underfunding.
My priority for allocating available funds would be to invest in the district’s strategic plan, because it is created, implemented, and evaluated with student, staff, and community voice at the center. These priorities would therefore be: culture of belonging, innovative learning, bilingual and biliterate skills, and future readiness. The path to implement these priorities is to also focus on some key strategies, including literacy, multi-tiered student support, and inclusion. The strategic plan is designed to support both students and staff in achieving strong outcomes — in student learning and in preparing students for the future they choose. The strategic plan is intentional in advancing equity, and it requires meaningful investment to be fully implemented and to deliver positive outcomes.
Effective transparency and communication are built on strong relationships between the school district, students, and families. These relationships are essential and are nurtured through meaningful student, family, and staff engagement; the development of shared goals with clear outcomes to measure; and support that addresses the needs of the whole student. Communication must be dialogic — happening both ways — and must advance equity, being available in the language and mode that best fit each student and family.
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