Elect David Cohen - Berryessa Union School District Board of Trustees

David Cohen:
Creative Leadership for Berryesssa Union School District

Quality public education is the most important commitment we make to our society. Motivating our children for lifelong learning in elementary and middle school determines their success at higher levels. That is why our schools must instill in all children drive, desire, and dedication.

I am a product of public education and hold a PhD from UC Berkeley. As the father of a young child and a new baby, I have observed how much kids love learning new things, and our system needs to harness that enthusiasm.

Make sure that testing requirements do not excuse us from finding creative ways to guarantee the success of each child in our diverse student body
Teachers must be properly rewarded and compensated for their crucial work
Schools must have courses in art, industrial arts, and music, so that every student will have an opportunity to excel
Strong counseling programs are needed so that children at all capability levels will be properly supported

It is important that our school board works well together and also serves as a strong, independent body, asking tough questions and demanding accountability from school administration.

Our schools should be accountable to parents, teachers, and of course our children
As chair of the San Jose Library Commission, I helped lead the fight to fully fund our community libraries and also worked to pass the latest voter-approved measure providing supplementary funding for our branches
I have reviewed budgets and worked directly with members of the community

I am endorsed by all five of the current Berryessa school board members and the California Teachers Association of Berryessa. I have strong support from members of school boards across Santa Clara County and am proud that many community activists and elected officials, including Congressman Mike Honda, and San Jose Councilmembers Madison Nguyen, Cindy Chavez, Judy Chirco, Nancy Pyle, and Ken Yeager, also support me.

See the Berryessa Sun's coverage of my campaign goals.