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San Joaquin County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
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My Stand on the Issues

By Van-Ha To-Cowell

Candidate for Board Member; Lincoln Unified School District

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Academic achievement is my top priority. I will make it a districtwide goal and focus on programs and practices to ensure success for all Lincoln students. I will ensure that Lincoln lives within its means and makes prudent budget decisions. I will also work to have open & responsive communication with parents and staff.
Lincoln schools' test scores have increased in the past few years. However, Lincoln schools need to be more competitive in comparison with similar schools. A significant number of Lincoln students are not proficient in math and reading, and our drop-out rate is close to 20%.

To work on narrowing the achievement gap, I will focus on community outreach, staff development, and practices that effectively ensure success for Lincoln's increasingly diverse student population. I will also look for ways to partner with the business community to strengthen career technical education. I will press for more open dialogue between the District and the community and strongly encourage parental involvement in Board activities.

The Lincoln District must live within its means. I believe Lincoln's reserve fund must be above the 3% minimum required by the state.

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