I will not support a school administration which only supports the status quo, and refuses to be accountable for the quality of education it provides our children using public moneys. I believe in accountability at all levels of government, and especially when the end product is as important as the education of our children. I am a supporter of Charter schools and commend their commitment to expanded parental involvement. I will support legislation to strengthen the Charter school movement. I do support tuition tax credits as a matter of fairness, but I will only support them when I am convinced that adequate safeguards are in place to protect the strength and well being of our public schools.
Competition is healthy, but a vibrant public school system is essential.
I am excited at the opportunity to play a role in our legislatures quest to improve and reform Colorado's educational system. I will work to put more money in the hands of Colorado's teachers, and I will do everything I can to improve the quality of education our sons and daughters receive. I want to send a message to the rest of this country that Colorado places the education of its children, their teachers, and our public school system at the top of its priority list. C olorado's elderly are being driven from their homes by property tax increases. Increases used to pay for infrastructure improvements needed, as the result of expansive growth.