PRIORITIES FOR TERM TWO

Enhance and Maintain Access to Arts Education Across the District

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A comprehensive and sustainable arts program requires dedicated art teachers in every TUSD school. I am committed to securing ongoing funding for the arts.  We are lucky to live in a city where the arts are thriving, I will push our district to cultivate partnerships with local artists and arts organizations to enhance our arts curriculum and offer students opportunities to engage with the broader artistic community. I will also work to make the distribution of arts education equitable throughout Tucson Unified.

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Promote Transparency, Accountability, and Responsible Use of TUSD Resources

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The voices of the TUSD community should be heard, respected, and considered before the board takes any action. To achieve this, I will continue to advocate that the district be more transparent in its activities by providing regular reports to the parents and the public about issues happening around our district. I will also hold the district accountable for addressing issues raised by the students, staff, parents, the public and our internal and external auditors. By working collaboratively with our stakeholders, we can establish clear oversight of our district resources to maximize the benefit for students and staff.

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Close the Achievement Gap by Re-Investing in Essential Programs

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In addition to raising expectations of our students and pushing for a culture of excellence in TUSD, I will move to find ways to better connect our students with the myriad of options available within the district. This includes facilitating access to career and technical education, tutoring services, alternative education environments, and the essentials like well-funded libraries and physical education classes at all of our schools. By creating a personalized learning experience, we can ensure that students are engaged, healthy, and empowered to succeed.

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