Andrew De Mars

Education Clean feeder schools, keeping student cohorts together longer. Education Full transparency between the board, superintendent, staff and entire community. Education Returning schools to the community hubs they should be. Education Address the widening gender achievement gap between boys and girls. Half of our students (boys) are falling behind, and this is now finally entering the national discussion. Taxes / Budget Fiscal responsibility, while retaining and attracting the best staff. Education Getting Beaverton back to the top performer it can be. Education Safe and rewarding teaching environment for educators and staff, including continuing partnership with the. Education Appropriate school sizes. Education Address causes and potential remedies for declining enrollment. Education Be a sounding board for parents, students, educators and staff. Education Safe learning environment for students.