“Academic success must be at the heart of everything we do”

• Focus on what drives student success. Strengthen teaching and learning while looking beyond traditional measures of achievement to identify the leading indicators that tell us whether our students and schools are on the path to success.

• Create the conditions for great teaching. Ensure our policies and systems are clear, practical, and effective so teachers and staff can maintain strong learning environments and focus on what they do best: teaching and supporting our students.

• Support and retain great educators. Advocate for competitive salaries and benefits that help Berryessa attract, support, and retain the talented teachers and staff our students depend on.

“Students do their best learning when they feel safe, valued, and connected.”

• Create safe, welcoming schools where every student belongs. Foster school environments where students feel physically and emotionally safe, differences are valued, and every child knows they are an important part of their school community.

• Build connection through positive practices. Support programs such as PBIS that recognize positive behavior and help students develop pride, character, responsibility, and stronger connections to their school community.

• Support the whole child. Strengthen Multi-Tiered Systems of Support that respond to students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs before challenges become barriers to success.

• Measure what matters. Look at leading indicators of school climate, safety, belonging, engagement, and well-being so we can identify where students are thriving and where additional support is needed.

“The decisions we make today should strengthen Berryessa for generations to come.”

• Invest where our schools need it most. Continue reviewing and prioritizing Measure U investments so dollars address our most critical facility needs, including reliable heating and cooling in our classrooms.

• Plan responsibly for the future. Make thoughtful, fiscally responsible decisions that protect our classrooms and align our resources with the district's long-term priorities.

• Reimagine how district properties can serve Berryessa. Explore responsible ways to use underutilized properties to generate revenue, provide valuable district or community services, and meet the needs of future learners.

• Build the future with our community. Create a long-term vision that families, staff, and community members understand, believe in, and are willing to support with their time, ideas, and resources.