What
was recently published in the Seattle Times Voters Pamphlet was unfortunately
incorrect. The following is what should have been printed:
SEATTLE
TIMES VOTERS PAMPHLET Q&A
1. List the top three priorities of the position you seek
and how you will go about addressing them;
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Build trust in Seattle Public Schools by establishing
expectation of open, respectful dialogue between all constituencies.
- Institute
sound fiscal management policies by utilizing Moss-Adams independent
audit recommendations.
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Ensure passage of 2004 Operations and Capitol Levies,
by continuing to work with Schools First, our citizen levy organization.
2. Name two or three specific steps the school district
must take to regain public trust after the $35 million financial crisis;
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Implement sound fiscal policies with appropriate accountability is fundamental
to regaining public trust.
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Hire a Superintendent with proven leadership abilities, strong communication
skills, and fiscal understanding.
- Establish
academic and fiscal review of procedures, departments, and programs
for value, accountability, and best practices.
3. How do you intend to solicit then communicate your constituent’s
opinions and ideas;
Schedule
monthly community meetings in West Seattle.
Advocate for additional meetings which provide for direct interaction
between the Board, administration, and constituencies.
Develop an interactive website to inform and to solicit information
from constituency groups.
4. In light of reduced state funding and the district’s
financial mismanagement, are there areas of the budget that should be
cut in order to maintain classroom programs;
We
must maintain current classroom programs. Our students are in educational
jeopardy due to reduced state funding. The decision to cut the budget
plunges students into additional risk. If cuts to the budget are made,
we must be absolutely certain there are no ramifications to essential
classroom programs and services.
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