1. Implementing Mental Wellness Policies that support the whole child. If we are to end the school to prison pipeline, grow the graduation rate and now with the creation of the EC Division at the state level, we need to be prepared as an educational institution with the reality regarding the diversity in all areas of our students. I will lead with a focus on creating mental wellness policies that support our students' short- and long-term transition back to the classroom and working to put in place practices to identify when our children are struggling and a pathway of support.

2. I will lead a SWOT Analysis and then metrics for change, creating a strategic plan regarding all policies, laws, and regulations that impact our district; and implement policies that help improve the work of DPS Schools.

3. BUDGET! With the decrease in DPS student population, we need to become fiscally smart and only focused on the work of DPS. I mean heads down in the numbers, data and spending the time to lift DPS financially, rather than spending time running for the next office.

4. Support and Hold account our new Superintendent to the needs of the varying communities and be a guiding voice in those conversations. I am held accountable to my board for goals i.e., financial, growth, sustainability, and maturity of programs, which is the lens I will bring for Dr. Marrero.

5. Equity. Equity. Equity. Moving our thinking from a lens to a foundation. Lifting the work of Dr. Sharon Bailey and commissioning a study for the Latino/x/a Denver population.

The job of a DPS Board member from my historical view which I believe is how I will lead, is that our work should not be flashy but speak for itself and always be about the students first, and lastly, as an advocate and voice for the community that is the board member I will be.

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