Priorities

Prioritizing Student Success

Expand enrollment in quality early education programs
Emphasize early identification of both giftedness and learning difficulties
Provide opportunities for students of all ages and all abilities to participate in hands-on learning
Teach life skills
Offer a rich and varied curriculum that supports the development of the whole child

Restrict the carrying of firearms on school grounds to specially-trained sworn law enforcement officers
Increase school counselor allocations
Implement equitable and effective school disciplinary measures
Provide a nurturing and respectful environment
Forge strong partnerships between schools and community stakeholders to address issues of traffic safety and neighborhood violence

Introduce forward-thinking academic programs consistent with the community’s projected needs
Implement strict transparency and accountability protocols regarding school discipline
Pursue joint use agreements that open school grounds for community enrichment and recreational purposes
Encourage recruitment and retention of top-quality teachers and non-instructional personnel by providing nationally competitive compensation
Increase parental and community engagement in school activities and policy discussions