Key Priorities
Fiscal Accountability & Transparency
I have been managing budgets my entire career. Five Wingstop franchise locations. A Shark Tank-winning ice cream company. A nonprofit coffee shop. A consulting firm. A logistics company. I know what it means to make every dollar count, to ask hard questions about where money is going, and to be accountable to the people who are depending on you to get it right. That's exactly the mindset I'm bringing to the ESUHSD board.
The Problem
School district finances are complicated — and that complexity is often used as a reason to keep the community at arm's length. Budget documents are dense. Public reporting is minimal. And when money is tight, the cuts too often fall on the programs and people who can least afford to lose them. Families and community members deserve to understand how their tax dollars are being spent, and they deserve a board that's asking the right questions on their behalf.
My Approach
My approach to fiscal accountability is straightforward: if you can't explain where the money is going, that's a problem. I will push for greater transparency in how the district communicates its finances to the community, stronger oversight of spending decisions, and a culture on the board where tough questions are expected — not avoided.
My Proposals
1. Community Budget Reporting
2. Audit Oversight
3. Transparent Spending Dashboards
4. Prioritizing Classrooms Over Overhead
I have spent 20 years making payroll, managing vendor relationships, and keeping businesses financially healthy in one of the most expensive regions in the country. I know how to read a balance sheet, spot inefficiencies, and make hard calls. ESUHSD deserves a board member who brings that discipline to every budget conversation.
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