League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	Barbara Ann (Filippi) Nunes Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Fremont Union High 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?

As an WASC (Accreditation) trainer it's part of the process for me to be updated on the regulations pertaining to the use of district and school funding. As a former principal I was responsible for the appropriate use of funds and involved the school's site council in the process. Therefore, as a Board Member I am well prepared to monitor the District's budget and the individual school plans when they are placed on the agenda. I support the District's practice of including funding use and information in the annual reports to the community as well as in parent newsletters from the schools.

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

Our students have continually scored well on State and National measurements. However, our Long Range Plan recognizes the need to address "Personalized Learning." This means more attention to individual student needs. We need to reinstate or create programs that best prepare our students for post-secondary options. Improvement of curriculum offerings and teaching strategies are a on-going priority.

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

Through the efforts of community involvment in our Long Range Plan development we have a blueprint for the future. We need to address the following major areas from the plan: "Personalized Learning, Powerful Teaching and Learning, Partnerships with Parents/Community, and Building an Effective and Responsive District Organization. We need to build a public image that provides for contining support for finances for our schools.

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