- Continued prioritization of workforce preparedness and career pathways
I’d like to work together as a board to …
- Establish a more coordinated effort with our local labor force — the district has made strides, like through its manufacturing lab at Ventura College and partnership with Haas Automation, but we can be doing more
- Expand upon the connections between our local secondary schools and our community colleges as it relates to shared CTE pathways opportunities for students
- Increase dual enrollment and accessibility to degrees and certifications sooner, in order for students who’d like to pursue the workforce sooner to have the opportunity to do so
- Address student needs — housing and food insecurity continue to impact our students and create barriers to success
- Increasing enrollment and improving student outcomes
I’d like to work together as a board to …
- Develop policy that supports students in equity and access to classes and services offered (location, time, pathways)
- Prioritize data tracking and reporting to be inclusive of students from all backgrounds and abilities in order for the district to determine equitable solutions for all students that use the system
- Come together on common course numbering policy to help our students succeed without wasting valuable time and money
- Evaluate and be aware of successful pilot programs that can be adapted and applied in our colleges to help working students attain degrees
- Examine where we can provide further support to our students facing food and housing insecurity
- Ensuring fiscal transparency and responsible management of funds
- Good Governance