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School Board MemberSchool board members are elected for a four-year term by voters within the school district during the general election in even-numbered years. Qualifications include living in the district for at least one year, being a registered voter, and a candidate may not be an employee of the district when assuming office or have a spouse or dependent employed by the district.School board members are nonpartisan and are responsible for broad, forward-thinking, and decisive action in all areas that affect students and staff in their schools. School board members have no individual authority, but their authority rests in casting a vote at required governing board meetings.Responsibilities of the board include hiring and evaluating the superintendent, providing input in budget development to ensure funding is provided to meet goals and monitoring and approving the budget, setting salaries for employees, approving purchases, establishing and approving policies, approving curriculum materials, adopting the school calendar, reviewing regulations for compliance with policy, approving personnel actions based on superintendent recommendations, closing or constructing schools; assessing board effectiveness, monitoring progress toward goals.Why you should care:The school board’s role is to advocate for public education in the community and ensure the school district is well run. The board, as a whole, monitors performance to meet academic, financial, and operational goals. The collaborative decisions made by school board members will affect children and their parents, the livelihood of school district employees, and the economic well-being of an entire community. This position is unpaid and requires time, a willingness to learn about issues affecting the school district, and a passion for a positive culture and public education system committed to providing the best and most appropriate education for all children.For additional information:https://www.azk12.org/media/yjvlpkfo/district-school-board-duties.pdfMiembro de la junta escolarLos miembros de la junta escolar son elegidos por un período de cuatro años por los votantes del distrito escolar durante las elecciones generales en años pares. Los requisitos incluyen haber vivido en el distrito durante al menos un año, estar registrado para votar y un candidato no puede ser un empleado del distrito al asumir el cargo o tener un cónyuge o dependiente empleado por el distrito.Los miembros de la junta escolar no son partidistas. Estos son responsables de acciones amplias, progresistas y decisivas en todas las áreas que afectan a los estudiantes y al personal de sus escuelas. Los miembros de la junta escolar no tienen autoridad individual, mas bien, su autoridad se basa en emitir un voto en las reuniones requeridas de la junta directiva.Las responsabilidades de la junta incluyen contratar y evaluar al superintendente, brindar aportes en el desarrollo del presupuesto para garantizar que se proporcionen fondos para cumplir con las metas y monitorear y aprobar el presupuesto, establecer salarios para los empleados, aprobar compras, establecer y aprobar reglamentos, aprobar materiales curriculares, adoptar el calendario escolar, revisar los reglamentos para el cumplimiento de las políticas existentes, aprobar acciones de personal basadas en las recomendaciones del superintendente, cerrar o construir escuelas; evaluar la efectividad de la junta, monitorear el progreso en función de las metas.Por qué debería importarle:El papel de la junta escolar es interceder por la educación pública en la comunidad y garantizar que el distrito escolar esté bien administrado. La junta, como un todo, supervisa el desempeño para cumplir con las metas académicas, financieras y operativas. Las decisiones colaborativas tomadas por los miembros de la junta escolar afectarán a los niños y sus padres, el sustento de los empleados del distrito escolar y el bienestar económico de toda una comunidad. Este puesto no es remunerado y requiere tiempo, disposición para aprender acerca de los problemas que afectan al distrito escolar y pasión por una cultura positiva y un sistema de educación público comprometido con brindar la mejor educación posible y la más adecuada para todos los niños.Para información adicional:https://www.azk12.org/media/yjvlpkfo/district-school-board-duties.pdf

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    Michael Butts
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    Victoria Castro-Corral
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    James Gonzalez
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    Sandra Jerez
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    Hannibal Muhammad
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    Christianne Ortega
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    Tatiana Peña
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Biographical Information

What is your vision for your local school board; in particular how will you create an environment that values a diverse student population?

What qualities, skills, and expertise will you prioritize as you recruit and/or evaluate the district superintendent?

How will you address the costs of special education evaluations and proportionate share services for ESA students, and what policies and pricing would you set regarding ESA students participating in sports at your district’s schools?

What are your local school district's three most pressing issues, and how would you prioritize them when preparing the school budget?

What role should the school board play in curriculum development?

Campaign Email michael@electmdb.com
Campaign Website http://www.electmdb.com
Public Policy Priorities Academic Excellence, Community/Parent Engagement, and Teacher Retention
Qualifications and Experience 9 Year Educator with 4 years of administration and 5 years of teaching.
Organization Memberships and Affiliations Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Endorsements AllinEdAction and Save Our Schools
Occupation Assistant Principal
Education NAU Masters in Educational Leadership and NAU Doctoral Student
My vision of RSD School Board includes a strategic plan to help all students achieve high academic success.
The Superintendent should be vision oriented and highly collaborative.
I would review the board's current policies and make any recommendations for improvement to my fellow board members, staff and community.
Student Retention, Community Engagement and Academic Rigor
The board should be apart of the conversation. They should be conducting research for possible curriculum purchases.
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Public Policy Priorities An excellent education for every student; great pay for teachers and staff; safe and welcoming schools.
Qualifications and Experience Community Organizer
Organization Memberships and Affiliations Maricopa County Young Democrats
Endorsements Roosevelt Education Association, All in Ed Action, and Save Our Schools Arizona
Occupation 2-Year College Success Coordinator
Education Columbia University in the City of New York (B.A.)
My vision for the RSD is to have board members who mirror their student population. Our students need to see themselves reflected in their leaders Thus, our leaders need to be from the community and for the community.
Honesty, integrity and passion are the main three qualities I will evaluate the district's superintendent. RSD's current superintendent, Dr. Portillo, has continued to do outstanding job with her qualities, skills, and expertise.
I will prioritize our funding for special education evaluations. The cost of care for our students with special needs must be at the forefront of our budget analysis. ESA vouchers should have no share in RSD's budget.
Declining enrollment rates, ESA funding, and budget deficit. I will prioritize these issues by consulting with professionals to determine the best course of action to prepare the school budget.
It is the board's role to ensure that all curriculum provides up-to-date, accurate information with no biases. The board must provide a world-class education that serves as a foundation for post-secondary success.
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