Only 29% of Oceanside Unified students are proficient in math. Only 41% are proficient in reading. I know these numbers are not just statistics -- I saw the reality behind them firsthand as an OUSD school bus driver and K-12 substitute teacher. Every student deserves a strong foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. Record per-pupil spending is not producing results. It is time for experienced, accountable leadership that gets back to basics and puts student achievement first.
Back-to-Basics Curriculum: Mandate phonics-based reading, traditional math instruction, and structured writing programs.
Proficiency-Based Graduation: Require students to pass basic literacy and numeracy exams before receiving diplomas.
Remediation Over Promotion: End social promotion by requiring mastery of core subjects before advancing grades.
Classroom-First Budgeting: Direct a fixed, high percentage of per-pupil spending exclusively to direct instruction and core classrooms.
Audit and Reform: Audit current school district spending to cut administrative overhead and redirect funds to basic skills.
Performance Incentives: Tie a portion of school funding directly to improvements in reading and math scores.
Core Subject Training: Focus professional development entirely on effective methods for teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Simplified Job Descriptions: Reduce non-academic administrative burdens so teachers can focus solely on instruction.
Merit Pay: Reward educators who demonstrate high growth in student literacy and numeracy metrics.
Open Curriculum Policies: Give parents full, digital access to all teaching materials to ensure a focus on core academic subjects.
Targeted School Choice: Allow education funds to follow students to alternative programs if local schools fail to meet basic proficiency standards.
Parental Input Panels: Create oversight committees focused strictly on monitoring academic achievement in core subjects.
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