League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Trustee; San Jose/Evergreen Community College District; Trustee Area 7

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Experience, Labor Negotiations, Goals Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What experience and training would you bring to this office? Answer from Mayra E. Cruz: I am an educator with a background in program and fiscal management. I have been an elementary school teacher, counselor, administrator, and community college teacher, and director. My life has been dedicated to the education system and I have a long history of serving Silicon Valley's diverse communities. Currently I serve as Trustee for San Jose Evergreen Community College District. I teach at De Anza College. 2. What do you see as the role of the Board in labor negotiations? Answer from Mayra E. Cruz: The Board empowers the Chancellor and the labor negotiations team to work collaboratively to reach to obtain concessions and to reach settlements.The board does not disrupt or participate in labor negotiations. The board members are kept informed of the progress of negotiations. 3. What are your goals for the college? Are students, faculty and staff currently meeting those goals? Answer from Mayra E. Cruz: The goals for the college are directly related to these priorities. 1. Achieve the highest educational standards for SJECCD and colleges 2. Finalize and adopt Student Success Policy 3. Advocate for a well-funded community college system that is open to all Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are working diligently to achieve these goals/priorities. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Please answer each question in no more than 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.