League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Steve Kelly Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Santa Clara Unified School District; Trustee Area 2

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 review proposed budgets and ask questions. Funds from the Federal, State, and local sources may have requirements that limit how funds can be spent. I would want to know these requirements so we get the most out of each dollar spent. I would report findings on a community website, and by email to concerned parents and residents.

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

I believe some students are doing fine under the current system while other students with "special needs" need more time and assistance to stay in the regular class room setting. Teaching aids and interactive teaching methods may allow struggling students to make significant academic progress but only if we identify these kids early on and encourage parents to utilize public, private and community resources.

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

I would like to see a more engaged school staff, offering home work clubs +, academic enrichment programs, higher utilization of interactive teaching methods, and community /private partnerships.

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