What Do You Think a School Board Trustee’s Role Is?

I believe the school board member’s role is to ensure the district’s actions, budgets, policies, and guidance are reflective of the districts and community’s values and priorities; and to advocate on behalf of all the children the district is serving. School board members should be willing to work with one another, even through disagreement in order to set the tone and the direction necessary to achieve the goals set forth by the district and in adherence to CDE guidance. And finally, the school board should be responsible and responsive to the needs of stakeholders, providing opportunities for engagement.