San José Unified's performance has stagnated. Enrollment is declining faster than the decline of school aged children in the district. Families are choosing charter schools, private schools, and neighboring districts because they've lost confidence in San José Unified to provide what their children need.

On the California School Dashboard, San José Unified is placed in the Low performance band for both English Language Arts and Math. 55% of our schools are below average in ELA. 60% are below average in Math. 2025 results.

Every parent deserves to know their child is safe at school, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Safety isn't just about physical security. It’s about creating a supportive environment where every student has access to non-academic supports, including counselors and wellness centers.

Safety is a community effort, and School Site Councils need to be empowered to define what comprehensive safety looks like at their school, and the district needs to partner with county agencies to better support student safety.

Teachers are the backbone of our schools. They know what they need to best support students, and they deserve a board member who not only listens to them, but works tirelessly to find ways to get the resources they need to improve student outcomes.

A transparent school district is a trusted school district. San José Unified makes too many decisions behind closed doors without meaningful engagement from the community. Public schools exist to serve the community, and that service must be based on a foundation of trust and accountability.

The most recent example is the Schools of Tomorrow process that led to the decision to close five schools. For months, families across San José Unified packed Board meetings, organized, rallied, and filed formal complaints. Parents raised concerns about student safety, including young children facing walks of up to 60 minutes to reach their new schools.