Better Schools Together

Russell Askren

Salt Lake City School Board, Precinct 5

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Improve Academic Performance

Problem: Salt Lake City School District under performs on nearly all standardized test measures
Solutions
Implement innovative teaching practices
Improve classroom environment
Add counselors to better support student planning
Implement AVID principles district wide
Improve workforce readiness at graduation

Improve Student

Support

Problem: Students who need additional support fail to get it

 

Solutions

Resource support for all students who test below grade level

Easier processes to access special education programs

Advance notice of changes to available programs or their structure

Additional school staff to support IEP accommodations

Success coaches for struggling students

Expand CTE

Training

Problem: CTE options are inadequate and not well promoted or integrated with other programs

Solutions

Add new CTE options

      • Construction trades
      • Advanced manufacturing
      • Heavy Equipment Repair

Improve access to CTE program information

Expand and improve access to internships

 

Accountability and Transparency

Problems:

  •  Information supporting district decision making is unavailable.
  • Lack of public accountability mechanisms for district administrative personnel
Solutions

 Make planning documents publicly available

 Public accountability process for district administrators

Improve    Communication

Problem: The District and schools make school and curricular changes without input or explanation to parents

Solutions

 Regular town hall meetings with parents and voters at neighborhood locations

Improve district and school communication practices

 Improve parent and public access to district and school planning decision making

 Improve schools websites

 Provide advance notice of curricular changes

Plan for the

Future

Problem: The district’s lack of planning has caused difficult school closures and substandard facilities

Solutions

 Plan for declining enrollments

 Plan for changes in post-secondary education

 Develop plans for facility maintenance

 Allocate adequate funds to maintenance

 Develop plans for facility replacement

 Develop plans to repurpose closed facilities

Contact:    askrenforschools@gmail.com                             801-505-2595