For too long, our Board has approved frivolous spending , flashy programs,  and excessive raises for an overbloated district office that produce little real impact for students. Meanwhile, many of our children and their families have been excluded from major financial decisions., and this is even more true for students with disabilities and students of color. Their voices have been treated as not important and the programs that should support them have gone underfunded or ignored.

I believe our district must do better. Fiscal responsibility means investing in programs that actually work, putting students first in every budget decision, and ensuring that families—particularly those whose needs have been historically overlooked—have a real seat at the table. It means holding the district accountable for results, not promises; for outcomes, not optics.

As a School Board member, financial prudence is my way of ding things.  I will prioritize evidence-based spending, transparency, and inclusive decision-making. Our resources must support what truly matters: strong classrooms, high-quality instruction, and equitable opportunities for every student.