League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	Philip Reynolds, Jr. Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Campbell 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?

I would propose to evaluate current programs utilized by the District, remove or eliminate the ones that do not work, eliminate duplicity, and keep the programs that are actually working for the enrichment of the students. This proposal would include members of the community, students, staff, parents and board members working as a team, to bring to the attention of State and Federal representatives, the need for change in positive ways for a successful evaluation of proper spending of funds. Reporting back to the community would entail holding Board meetings at the different High Schools around the District, making easier access for parents and members of the community to attend.

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

I believe that the schools within the Campbell Union High School District are meeting the needs of all students attending, but there is room for improvement.

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

In five years from now, I would like to see parents purchasing homes within the district boundries just so their children can attend one of the schools in the Campbell Union High School District. I would like to see our schools competing for top schools in the nation. The steps required to achieve the goals mentioned above are as follows:
1. Toss out political correctness and replace it with common sense.
2. Increase outreach to parents, encouraging them to be involved with their child's education.
3. Become a "Squeaky Wheel" in Sacramento. Put Campbell Union High School District on the map. Lead by example and have other districts looking to us for leadership.
4. Last but not least, never accept "No" or "It can't be done" as an answer. Strive to find a way to solve problems.

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