Redwood City School Board Election - November 3, 2009

Candidate Statement of John J. “Jack” Hickey

 
The Redwood City School District wasted more than $200,000 on the recent parcel tax election.  Its leadership can not go unchallenged in this election!
 
Throwing money at government schools does not solve problems caused by an archaic Education Code and union monopolies.
 
Higher taxes hurt everyone by reducing money available to support education alternatives. 
 
I seek this seat to allow voters to choose alternatives. 
 
My proposal for Property Tax credits would promote parental choice through economic empowerment.  And, it would give ALL property owners, with or without children--a choice in how their education tax dollars would be spent. 
 
View that proposal at www.hickeyforsupervisor.com.
 
The long-term financial problems of the District can be resolved by eliminating one or more of the campuses, along with principals and staff  not needed with current enrollment.   Charter schools and other education providers would be likely buyers.
 
On November 3, choose Jack Hickey to be your voice.

Did you know that Districts use YOUR tax dollars for campaign strategy!

(The Redwood City District spent >$130,000 on Tramutola/Godbe consultants!)

Give parents REAL choices!

Give alternative education a chance.

Jack Hickey, announced candidate for County Supervisor, has a better idea.

Property Tax Credits for Education

Those complaining about the inequities of Prop. 13. are misguided.

Howard Jarvis got it right!

Support Property Tax Credits for Education.

Feel good about where your property taxes are going.

Provide alternative educational choices for your children, grand children or any other deserving child of your choice.

Cut the cost of taxpayer supported education in half! ($10,000/child to $5,000/child)

Here’s how it would work:

1. Submit an Affidavit with your tax bill for each school age child you wish to sponsor.

2. The Tax Collector would deposit $5,000 of your tax payment into escrow for each child.

3. Funds would be released from escrow to the parent or Guardian:

a. upon certification that a sponsored child was enrolled in a school recognized by the State Department of Education.

b. upon certification that a sponsored child had attained a pre-determined level of progress, or was performing at grade level.

c. Other measures of Accountability to be determined

　

Send contributions to:

Hickey for Supervisor

243 Ferndale Way

Emerald Hills, CA 94062-3905

www.hickeyforsupervisor.com

 

Candidate Statement of Lea Cuniberti-Duran

As a Redwood City School District Trustee, I will bring:

Full accountability and transparency.  I will fully implement the Brown Act.  The district board agenda and documents will be posted on-line prior meetings.  I will assure the district applies to public and private grants to compensate for the money lost in the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.

Appropriate credentials for school personnel.  I will assure that teachers and school therapists are licensed by: the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the California Board of Psychology, the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologist Board, and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Classroom discipline.  Positive behavior intervention techniques are effective and scientifically proven to address behaviors in the classroom, allowing teachers to reach all children, and improving overall quality of instruction.  I will assure that positive behavior intervention techniques are part of the mandatory professional training for the Redwood City School District teachers.

Parent involvement at all school sites.  Studies show: parent participation improves test scores and overall quality of education. I will partner up with schools to promote parent participation both in the classroom and at home.

One calendar and minimum day on Friday for all schools in the district.
 
Please support me.

leacuniberti@earthlink.net


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