Candidate Statement || Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto
As your Trustee, I have upheld my commitment to keep FUHSD a beacon of equity and excellence in learning. I have championed increased social-emotional learning services; professional development for teachers and staff; maintaining mission and values-based budgeting; strong oversight of our community-supported bonds and parcel tax measures; and during the pandemic, successfully guided FUHSD through school campus closures, remote learning and then the return to in-person learning. As Board President, I led the new Superintendent Search; reviewed and assessed our contracting principles and policies; and enhanced partnerships with our feeder school districts, city governments and community organizations.
I bring years of nonprofit executive management experience; accomplishments in producing innovative programs with successful outcomes; values of servant leadership and expertise in nonprofit governance and ethics. I have served on Santa Clara County Commissions, nonprofit boards, and co-founded nonprofit organizations.
As your Trustee, I will continue to be committed to quality education for all students through comprehensive high schools, educational options, health and well-being services, and safe campuses all through an equity and excellence focus. I respectfully ask for your vote.
TOP PRIORITIES
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Champion quality learning for all students in the FUHSD
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Promote social-emotional health and well-being, and safety of all students
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Enhance professional development and resources for credentialed and classified staff
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Maintain high fiscal effectiveness and resource development to provide quality business functions and support to schools
DECISION-MAKING PRINCIPLES
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Accountability
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Transparency
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Outcomes & Performance Measures
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Mission-Focused