League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Danny Lau Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Milpitas Unified School District

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. How would you determine that the schools are using federal, state and local funds wisely and fairly and how would you report your findings to the community?

With the implementation of the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), each school must develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to describe how the funds are being spent. The LCAP needs to be developed in partnership with the school administrators, teachers, parents, and community members. The LCAP then needs to be approved by the county administrators.

We must conduct regular reviews on student achievement and other measures to ensure goals are met. These reviews are presented at regular school board meetings where all community members are welcome to attend.

2. Are the schools offering instruction appropriate to the diverse educational abilities of all the students?

We have been implementing blended learning at our schools for more than two years. The blended learning approach allows for smaller student grouping to allow them to progress at their own pace.

For example, based on the students' needs, one small group might spend less time on math and more time on reading while another group might do the opposite. Together with technology, small team instruction, and project-based learning, we allow the students to learn at their own pace, in their own way.

3. Where do you want the District to be five years from now? What steps should the District take to get there?

With a projected enrollment growth of 100 students per year for the next ten years, we must manage student growth appropriately to minimize overcrowding. We are scheduled to open a new elementary school in the transit area in 4-5 years. We will need to continue to ensure our facilities meet the needs of our students.

Integrate the latest technology, incorporate updated instruction methods, improve community support, and stronger parental engagement are all goals that we strive to achieve at our school district in the coming years.

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