As we approach the election for three new school board members in SUSD, we can all agree that the stronger our public schools, the stronger our communities.
We must consider what qualifications and experience we think are important when it comes to strong school board members who will represent us, the parents and taxpayers of SUSD.
I question Ms. DeFusco’s recent expressed support for candidate Donna Lewis, citing her extensive experience as a teacher and administrator as a strong qualification for our board. While these educational titles may sound good, a review of the Arizona Department of Education’s AZ Report Cards tool reveals that only 9% of sixth grade students at Creighton Elementary School District, where Lewis served as superintendent, are proficient in math.
We must also question why a former school district superintendent who has never had anything to do with SUSD before, now wants to volunteer for a board position under the slogan “Protect SUSD.” What does she and her counterparts feel our district needs protection from?