As the only incumbent seeking re-election, experienced leadership is essential to keep our district moving forward.

By Lesli Stein

As the President of the School Board, Lesli's leadership has contributed to Continuing to move the district forward. She knows the culture of our schools and embraces the values of the community.

Lesli currently serves as President of the School Board. During her first term, she served on the Executive Board of the Ventura County School Boards Association and graduated from the California School Boards Association Masters in Governance program.

Lesli's leadership has contributed to:

Adopting and expanding progressive programs to meet the needs of our students:

Sumac Elementary School L-STEM Academy (Foreign Language, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

YB BEAT (Bridging Education, Arts, and Technology)

Mariposa School of Global Education

Academy of Media and Entertainment

International Baccalaureate

Service Learning/Community involvement

Increasing student achievement by focusing on data-driven decisions Increasing counseling services at all schools

Decreasing class sizes

Expanding technology and wireless capabilities district-wide

Prioritizing and balancing a complex budget focused on student learning

Enhancing relationships with our cities, agencies, and legislators by engaging them on issues pertaining to education

Improving communication and accountability through community meetings, newsletters, emails, and videos

Identifying new revenue sources to support and maintain essential programs:

4/5 Science - New partnership with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Library partnership with the cities of Hidden Hills and Calabasas

The oversight of Measure G Facilities and Technology Bond Measure funds

Opening of the Performing Arts Education Centers

Establishing a successful partnership with T.H.E. Foundation to support Las Virgenes schools