Keeping and expanding funding for social workers, counselors, and support staff
Being honest and transparent about safety incidents and plans to address them
Explore innovative safety technology (i.e. specific weaponry metal detectors, enhanced security cameras, etc.)
Focus on Restorative Justice (RJ) which builds community instead of punishing students
Offering high-quality career and college counseling
Keeping all AP and IB tests, industry certification for CTE, and Dual Enrollment free of charge
Increasing student voice and funding for magnet, CTE, and other special programs at all levels
Encouraging new teaching practices for more engaging lessons
Improving the quality and ingredients of school meals, including making them more accommodating for students who are vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal
Funding arts, athletic, and extracurricular programs
Setting requirements for student engagement in the Board
Advocating for unblocked websites, cell phone rules changed, and more electives
Promising to visit every middle and high school to hear directly from YOU!
Creating a SMOB Advisory Council that meets at rotating schools, has translators, and holds virtual opportunities so all students can share their voices
Maintaining an active presence on all social media platforms and answering all your emails, DM's, and questions (don't hesitate to reach out!)
Filming monthly SMOB recap videos to update you monthly on some of my accomplishments and important announcements