I stand with the School Board in support of Measure E in order to continue the local support of high quality education in the school district. The funds from Measure E provide stable, local funding for education that the state cannot take away. These funds allow the district to continue offering high quality core academic programs in math, science and technology, continue funding for core programs in reading and the arts and funding for athletics, maintain smaller class sizes, keep textbooks, technology and instructional materials up-to-date, and attract and retain highly qualified teachers, counselors, career advisors and technology specialists.