Candidate for
Board Member; San Juan Unified School District

Ballot Statement

San Juan District students are entitled to schools that provide enrichment and meaningful life skills. As a retired teacher, I understand instructional issues. As a board member, I know the critical issues facing the district.

As a school board member, I have acted to: promote financial stability, develop a strategic educational plan, support conditions for test score and graduation rate improvements, support collaborative school based decision making, expand career technical educational opportunities, modernize school facilities, increase student use of technology, retain the fine arts programs, slow declining enrollment, make school choice more accessible and user friendly, welcome community input, and support the San Juan Education Foundation. As a school district, we must continue to attract the dedicated professionals that make up our talented, focused, and committed teaching force.

Curriculum and instructional makeovers at underperforming schools are transforming educational opportunities and ushering students into the world of 21st century learning strategies and workplace skills.

San Juan students excel at local, state, and national levels. Graduates become productive members of society. District schools must support families and healthy lifestyles so we can continue the development of our students into responsible citizens. Please support me with your vote. http://www.lucindaluttgen.org

In addition to the above statement, I believe that all children can learn and that no child should be denied access to the core curriculum. Students must be immersed in engaging and enriching curriculum that includes not only basic skills, but also the visual and performing arts and career and technical skills. We now have the technology to develop individualized and differentiated curriculum for each child to master the California state standards in all curriculum areas.