League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	Don Moody Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Morgan Hill Unified School District

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. How would you determine that the schools are using federal, state and local funds wisely and fairly and how would you report your findings to the community?

All financial records, outling the use federal, state and local funds, are a matter of public record and available for review by the community. They are reviewed, on a regular basis at our public, School Board meetings. Hard copies of the financial reports are available upon request to members of our community.The budget process is shared publically and is intended to track with the Board goals. Public review and comment is encouraged.

2. Are the schools offering instruction appropriate to the diverse educational abilities of all the students?

Our schools are attempting to offer instruction that is appropriate to our diverse student population. There is however, always room for improvement. Setting higher standards for all our students is critical. Our students need to be better prepared to compete in our ever changing world. I also feel strongly that our instruction needs to be standardized so that every student, at every school in our district has the same opportunity to achieve.

3. Where do you want the District to be five years from now? What steps should the District take to get there?

I want to see a school district that our community is proud of. I want our students better prepared to compete in whatever the future holds for them. I feel better communication with our community is key. We need to be open to suggestions and share with them our plans. As we get closer to the development of Coyote Valley we need to listen to our community. They all need a voice in how the school district evolves in that regard. No single body, like the school board, should be left to make a decision of that magnitude without community involvement.

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