Jennifer Repscher for CFSD: Education advocates for accountability measures that ensure Catalina Foothills School District is effectively serving the needs of students and communities. We need to promote transparency in decision-making processes and encourage open communication between school leaders, the CFSD governing board, and the public.

Strengthen School Safety - Ensuring school safety protects students, teachers, and staff from physical harm. This includes preventing accidents, injuries, and violence on school premises. Parents need assurance that their children attend a school where their safety is a top priority. A safe environment reduces stress and anxiety, allowing students to thrive emotionally and academically. It is time for our district to start solving the problems with violence and bullying throughout our schools.

Welcome Parental and Community Involvement - Board members liaise between the school district and the community. They should engage with parents, families, and community members to ensure that their voices are heard in decision-making processes related to public education. Foster partnerships between schools and community stakeholders to support student success. When multiple parents or community members are concerned about an issue affecting our children or schools, the item must be placed on the board agenda for an open discussion.

Focus on Student Achievement - Our schools must continue to set high expectations for all students and provide the necessary support and resources to help them meet those expectations. This includes offering academic interventions for struggling students, enrichment opportunities for advanced learners, and access to support services such as guidance counseling and tutoring. We have educational gaps in math and science that need to be addressed. Let’s raise teacher pay to attract and retain high-quality educators. When CFSD schools can hire and retain talented teachers, students benefit from consistent, high-quality instruction, positively correlated with academic achievement.