Make district finances understandable, commission an independent OUSD budget audit, and review contract expenditures for excessive or duplicative costs
Supports structural budget decisions over short-term fixes, connects budget decisions to student-outcome goals, and aligns spending with student learning goals.
Issue with the biggest divide
Classroom funding
Conduct school-site needs assessments, prioritize classroom-level funding for support services, and include teacher and paraprofessional salaries in school-site planning
Supports school investments in mental health, community well-being, and climate-safe learning environments.
School closures
Stop treating school closures as the district’s default budget response and oppose closures that create instability and harm in Black and Brown communities
No sourced answer
School discipline
Support restorative justice in schools to build trust and resolve conflicts
No sourced answer
After-school programs
Avoid reductions to after-school services and field trips that remove student and family supports
