I’m running because I refuse to watch Brockton’s kids pay the price for the city’s budget games. The schools are getting squeezed while City Hall keeps spending like nothing’s wrong—and I’m not standing for it.
Stephen Pina, Candidate for Ward 1 School Committee
Meet Stephen Pina
Candidate for Ward 1 School Committee, Brockton
I was born and raised in Brockton, graduated from Brockton High, and now I’m raising four kids in our public schools. This city is my home, and our schools are the foundation of its future.
I’ve served as a Army Ranger, where I learned discipline, leadership, and how to thrive under pressure. In my federal career, I managed multi-hundred-million-dollar budgets, negotiated with unions, and led hundreds of employees — transforming a good workforce into a nationally ranked #1 team for performance and employee satisfaction. Everywhere I’ve been, I’ve delivered results.
Now I’m running for Ward 1 School Committee with a clear vision: safer schools, higher standards, fiscal accountability, and preparing our kids for life beyond graduation.
This campaign isn’t about politics — it’s about performance. It’s about making Brockton’s schools champions again.
Why Vote Pina? Strong Schools = Strong City
A Brockton dad, Army Ranger, and proven leader — ready to deliver safer schools, higher standards, and real accountability for our kids and taxpayers.
Brockton deserves a School Committee member who won’t just rubber-stamp more spending and excuses. I was born and raised here, played Brockton High football, served as an Army Ranger, and raised four kids in the Brockton schools. I’ve led at the highest levels of government, managing multi-hundred-million-dollar budgets, negotiating with unions, and turning a good workforce into the #1 ranked team in the nation. Everywhere I’ve served, I’ve delivered results — with accountability, transparency, and pride.
This campaign is about putting students and taxpayers first. My plan is clear: safer schools, higher standards, fiscal accountability, and preparing our kids for real life — not just tests. I came back to Brockton because I believe in this city. I’m ready to fight for schools that reflect our values, our pride, and our future. Strong Schools mean a Strong City — and that’s the standard I’ll bring to the School Committee.
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Leadership
Built in the Army. Forged by Results.
I learned leadership as an Army Ranger — through discipline, sacrifice, and standing tall under pressure. Later, I managed hundreds of federal employees, negotiated with unions, and turned a workforce into the nation’s #1 performing team. That’s results. What our schools don’t need is more rubber-stamping or empty titles — they need leadership that delivers.
Dedication
Grounded in Faith, Family, and Brockton
Born and raised on the east side, now I live here in Ward 1, raising four kids in the Brockton schools. My wife Carlye is a top tier coach, volunteer, and we show up for this community. I came back to Brockton because I believe in it. What’s missing today is that same personal stake — too often decisions feel disconnected from parents, taxpayers, and the kids actually in these classrooms.
Dad First
Father First. Fighter Always.
Four kids. All in Brockton Public Schools. This isn’t theory for me — it’s my family’s future. I’m not running for headlines or to protect the status quo. I’m running to make sure our kids grow up safe, well-educated, and proud to call Brockton home. We don’t need more excuses; we need a fighter who puts students first.
The Champion City Project: Core Pillars
Fix What’s Broken. Build What Matters.
I’m not running on slogans — I’m running with a plan. It’s called The Champion City Project – Brockton 2025, and it’s built on four core priorities: safer schools, higher standards, fiscal accountability, and preparing students for real life. These aren’t talking points — they’re the backbone of my campaign and the reason I’m running for School Committee.
Our kids don’t need more excuses. They need a school system that works. These four priorities are the foundation for Strong Schools — and Strong Schools mean a Strong City.
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Back to Basics, Back to Excellence
Hold students, teachers, and administrators accountable for results.
Focus on core academics: reading, writing, math, science, civics.
Honest reporting — no watering down grades or performance.
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Safe Schools, Safe Classrooms
Secure perimeters and facilities.
Enforce consistent discipline policies.
Back up teachers so they can teach without fear of disruption.
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Fiscal Accountability & Honest Communication
Every dollar tracked, every budget explained in plain English.
Post budgets and reports where every parent and taxpayer can see them.
Stop rubber-stamping “spend more” without results.
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Real-World Readiness
Civics, personal finance, and life skills.
Stronger vocational and technical pathways.
Early college opportunities for ambitious students.
Bring back cursive — because fundamentals matter.
Champion City Project – Brockton 2025
What is the Champion City Project?
The Champion City Project is my blueprint for rebuilding Brockton Public Schools from the ground up. It’s about leadership, not lip service. That means:
- Restoring the Culture of Discipline & Accountability — Respect starts in the classroom.
- Partnering with Local Businesses & Trade Unions — Get students ready for life, not just college.
- Rebuilding Trust with Teachers, Paras & Support Staff — They’re the backbone of the system.
How Will It Hold Schools and Leaders Accountable?
Right now, there are schools in Brockton that consistently fail — and no one’s getting fired, reassigned, or even questioned. That ends here.
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Every underperforming school will have a School Improvement Plan with public metrics.
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We’ll launch real-time performance dashboards showing test scores, discipline issues, and graduation rates.
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Principals and administrators will be held to the same standards as teachers and students. No more hiding behind red tape.
What’s the Plan for the New Vocational High School?
We’re bringing a second high school to Brockton, one that competes head-to-head with Southeastern Regional.
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Trades-focused curriculum: welding, HVAC, carpentry, mechanics, electrical.
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Programs built with union support, employer partnerships, and Chapter 74 funding eligibility.
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It’s not a fallback school — it’s a first choice for students ready to work and win.
What Do You Mean by “Teach Kids How to Win at Life”?
We’re not just trying to raise test takers — we’re raising future business owners, community leaders, and parents. That means:
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Mandatory personal finance education — budgeting, credit, taxes, and investing.
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Life readiness — time management, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and self-discipline.
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Civics as a graduation requirement — every student will take and pass the U.S. Citizenship Test.
Why? Because if you don’t know your rights, you’ll never know how to defend them.
What About Safety and Culture?
No kid can learn in chaos. And no teacher can teach in fear.
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We’ll hire 22 School Police Officers and implement a zero-tolerance policy on violence and disruption.
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Enforce clear codes of conduct and mandatory reporting for all incidents.
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Protect girls’ spaces and sports under Title IX — no exceptions, no apologies.
Who’s This Project Really For?
This isn’t about appeasing special interests or pushing political agendas. This is for:
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Students, who deserve to learn in a system that prepares them for the real world.
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Parents, who deserve transparency, truth, and a say in what their kids are taught.
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Staff, especially janitors, paras, aides, and cafeteria workers — the true backbone of every school.
And yes — it’s for teachers who just want to teach and make a difference without being micromanaged or overworked.
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How Stephen Built the Plan to Bring Back the Winning Culture
Stephen didn’t sit down with political insiders or pollsters to build this plan. He built it the way real leaders do: by listening, by asking hard questions, and by walking through the fire himself.
Why are classrooms half empty? Why are great teachers walking away? Why are families fleeing a school system that was once the pride of Brockton—and of Massachusetts?
The answers from administrators? Silence. The answers from parents and teachers? Loud and clear: the system is broken. That’s when Stephen went to work.
The Champion City Project – Brockton 2025 was built from the ground up. It’s based on:
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Hard data on Brockton’s budget crisis, teacher shortages, and MCAS decline.
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Real conversations with parents, teachers, coaches, and students.
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Stephen’s experience as a father, Army Ranger veteran, and federal leader who turned good organizations into the #1 performing teams in the country.
“You can’t fix a broken culture with excuses and paperwork. You fix it with standards, structure, and the will to lead. That’s what this plan is.”
This isn’t a campaign slogan. It’s a blueprint for Brockton’s comeback—and how we restore our pride as the City of Champions.
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