Lauren Shernoff

Nonpartisan

I would like to examine the impact of cell phone usage in school on both learning and safety. In addition, in speaking with many teachers, the lack of enforcement of a dress code as well as a lack of specifics within the current dress code has become a distraction from teaching and learning. I would like to re-visit this policy and see if positive changes can be made and more consistently enforced.

I will support policies that protect ALL students as well as help to re-prioritize access to quality core instruction. I will also work to get back to the basics of core academics- reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.

We need to review all the requirements for teachers and re-prioritize and remove some of those requirements so that they can better manage their day to day teaching. We need to recommit to quality CORE instruction and offer support for teachers to re-establish and maintain high expectations for all students.

I believe routine town halls as well as focus groups where there is dialogue around the decisions being made will help to strengthen the relationship between the board and the public. There is a need for a time of healing and this is a way to build back trust. My platform is built on the people who matter most, our families, students and teachers and engaging you is my highest priority.

We especially need to understand and address the achievement gaps for students in Special Education, the English Language Learners, and the Economically Disadvantaged.