Jose Luis Piña

**Why You Are Running** After over 15 years as a Lynwood parent, PTO/DELAC leader, swim team president, and Planning Commissioner, you’re running for the **Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education** to give local families a direct, accountable voice and ensure every student gets the resources they deserve. **Key Priorities:** * **Classroom Funding:** Audit the budget to put tax dollars into classrooms and programs, not administrative overhead. * **Academic Pathways:** Expand STEM, career/technical programs, and support for English language learners. * **Safe Facilities:** Upgrade campus infrastructure, security, and athletic spaces. * **Parent Voice:** Ensure genuine community input before major board decisions are made.

**Personal & Professional Background** * **Identity:** Longtime resident and parent in Lynwood, California. * **Business:** Owner and operator of **UP Insurance Service**, providing insurance and financial planning services (including living trust workshops and tax adjustment guidance). * **Civic & Leadership Roles:** * Served as a **Planning Commissioner** for the City of Lynwood. * President of the **Lynwood Marlins Swim Team** (over 15 years of service). * Vice President of the **Lynwood Sports Association**. * Former PTO President and DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee) President in Lynwood. * **Community Cultural Involvement:** Active with **Club Social Jiménez del Teúl**, organizing regional cultural events, coleaderos, and community excursions. **Current Priority & Focus** * **Campaign:** Candidate for the **Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education**. * **Key Platform Pillars:** * Fiscal transparency and direct resource allocation to classrooms. * Academic excellence and expanded pathway/career programs. * Safe, modernized school facilities. * Authentic parent and community voice in district governance.