2. Student Success
My commitment is to ensure that every student has a clear, supported path to achieving their full academic potential. I will prioritize promoting customized learning pathways by significantly increasing funding dedicated to two key areas: smaller class sizes and personalized, high-dosage tutoring programs. Smaller class sizes allow teachers to provide more individualized instruction and better assess student progress in real-time. Paired with targeted tutoring, this strategy ensures that interventions are timely, focused, and tailored to specific student needs, closing achievement gaps and guaranteeing that every student receives the focused attention and resources necessary to thrive.
Core Priorities
Focused on building a stronger, more transparent, and fiscally responsible future for our schools and community.
1. School Safety
I will implement a comprehensive strategy that moves beyond simple reactive measures toward proactive mental health investment. This involves significantly expanding on-campus counseling staff—including specialized trauma-informed counselors and social workers—to drastically lower student-to-counselor ratios. By doing so, we can establish an accessible network of support for early identification and intervention, directly addressing underlying student needs such as anxiety, depression, and conflict, which are often the root causes of safety concerns. Ultimately, this approach fosters a supportive, positive school environment where every student feels heard, valued, and safe, leading to fewer incidents and a stronger overall school climate.
3. Budget Transparency
To establish the utmost fiscal responsibility and build community trust, my plan for a Transparent Budget is two-pronged. First, I will mandate the creation and maintenance of a public, easy-to-access online dashboard that details all district expenditures in real-time, categorized clearly by school site, department, and program. This tool will empower parents and taxpayers to see exactly where their education dollars are going, from classroom supplies to administrative costs. Second, I will commit to holding quarterly community forums dedicated solely to reviewing, discussing, and taking input on our financial allocations. These meetings will not only present budget details but will also serve as a vital opportunity for open dialogue, ensuring our spending priorities genuinely reflect the needs and values of the community we serve.
4. Affordability
My commitment to Affordability centers on ensuring that quality, supervised before and after school programs are genuinely accessible to all Bellflower families, regardless of income. The primary action I will take is to directly reduce the financial burden on families. This includes a clear plan to immediately cap participation fees for low-income households at a nominal, manageable rate.
We must also explore and secure dedicated grant funding and community partnerships to subsidize program operations, which will allow us to sustainably lower costs across the board for all enrolled students. This targeted financial relief ensures that programs are no longer a barrier to employment for working parents. Beyond cost reduction, we must maximize the quality and availability of the programs themselves. This means optimizing the use of existing district facilities—such as gyms, libraries, and classroom spaces—during non-school hours.
By using our own assets more efficiently, we can expand the range of engaging activities available without incurring significant new capital costs. This expansion will focus on providing a wider variety of enriching options, including homework help, STEAM projects, arts, and physical education, offering high-value supervision and learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of students and provide reliable, convenient support for all working parents.