DIANNE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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During my first term in office, FUSD was quickly facing an unexpected pandemic.  Governing during a global crisis is nothing I ever expected to face.  Despite those challenges, I'm proud of these accomplishments during my first term.  As trustees act as a governing team, I want to acknowledge the work of district staff, our bargaining groups, and my fellow trustees in this work.

• Brought new leadership into the district with a new Superintendent who has improved communication with all stakeholders
• Implemented one of the most robust distance learning programs in the State during school closures which helped to mitigate learning loss
• Adopted district wide SEL curriculum with unanimous support of the board 
• Increased mental health supports and services district wide
• Supported the creation and expansion of wellness centers on our secondary sites
• Diversified core and supplemental novels list to be more reflective of our community
• Passed the Roosevelt Resolution to address climate change and sustainability
• Adopted plans to bring solar power to FUSD
• Reached a three year contract with our bargaining groups even after impasse was declared
• Worked collaboratively with union leadership to reach beneficial MOUs for the 22/23 school year 
• Increased the district's financial reserves
• Advocated effectively with legislators which resulted in improvements to bills impacting FUSD including reforms to ADA funding
• Attended regular meetings with ACOE and ADPHD during the pandemic to ensure FUSD stayed aligned with county guidance and provided a safe return to in-person instruction
• Passed a resolution to support Afghan refugees and worked collaboratively with the City and community partners to welcome newcomers to our community
• Adopted FAIR compliant social studies curriculum
• Adopted NGSS aligned science curriculum
• Created the Special Education District Advisory Committee 
• Supported Challenge Success Surveys which will help drive strategic planning to better support our students
• Adopted a governance handbook for the board of education to improve the functioning of the board
• Spearheaded efforts to participate in Federal lobbying to support public education 
• Adopted comprehensive inclusive sex education
• Held regular "trustee townhalls" to provide more engagement opportunities for parents and stakeholders