My Priorities

By Catherine Bonnar

As the school district faces the ongoing challenges of its recent rapid growth, I want to continue to ensure quality programs and to provide the best possible education to all of our children.

• Strong academic core programs, encompassing both student mastery of basic skills and higher order thinking.

• Prudent use of Measure B funds to upgrade and expand our facilities to meet the challenges of our recent rapid growth and to ensure a quality learning environment for our children.

• Our commitment to student safety.

• Fully involving parents and the community in district policymaking.

• The district's commitment to small class size.

• Strong science and math programs.

• Utilization of technology as a tool for achieving student excellence.

• Strong visual and performing arts programs.

• Positive, forward-moving relationships between the School District and the cities of Belmont and Redwood Shores.

• I have been an effective leader on the School Board.

• I have a history of commitment to our children and to the district.

• I listen and respond to the concerns of the entire district.