Under M.G.L. c. 69, §§ 1I & 1S, Brockton is required to submit School Improvement Plans—but our current 2022–2027 Strategic Plan lacks urgency and transparency. I’ll push for quarterly benchmarks, public dashboards by ward, and progress reports at School Committee meetings. 

No student should graduate without being able to read or write—period. State law (M.G.L. c. 69, §§ 1I & 1S) requires schools to hit literacy benchmarks. Brockton’s plan talks about it—I’ll actually enforce it.  I’ll push for quarterly reading scores to be posted publicly, and I’ll hold school leaders accountable in open meetings. If the district keeps failing, I won’t sit quietly—I’ll demand state intervention. No more excuses. No more passing failure forward.

I’ll fight to create a second public high school focused on Chapter 74-approved vocational training, with direct pipelines to union jobs, skilled trades, and industry certifications. It’s time Brockton students had a real choice—and a shot at high-paying, hands-on careers right out of high school.

Right now, Brockton’s school budget is buried in PDFs and full of unanswered questions. Under M.G.L. c. 44, § 53A, taxpayers have a right to transparency—but they’re not getting it. I’ll build a real-time dashboard showing every dollar spent—from salaries to software. No more hiding. No more confusion. Just clear, honest accountability.

I’ll enforce full public access to every book, lesson, and policy—before it hits the classroom. Parents have the right to review content and opt out under M.G.L. c. 71, § 38Q½.  I’ll make sure that right is protected, visible, and easy to use—no more hiding the agenda. Parents don’t co-parent with the state—they lead it. I’ll make sure their voices aren’t just heard—they’re counted.

State policies like 603 CMR 53.00 have made suspensions nearly impossible—even for disrespect, disruption, or open defiance. As your School Committee member, I’ll fight to give principals real authority to enforce discipline, protect teachers, and keep classrooms focused on learning. No more excuses. No more 10-minute timeouts for serious offenses.

I’ll make sure that School Committee meeting, attendance, votes, and response times publicly—so parents know who’s showing up and who’s slacking off. This is backed by Massachusetts Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18–25), and I’ll make sure it’s enforced.

I’ll enforce clear codes of conduct, require mandatory reporting, and expand the School Police force to 22 full-time officers. I’ll push for a Public Safety Council that will write the grants to fund new hires, training, and equipment—because safety isn’t optional.  This aligns with the Massachusetts Safe and Supportive Schools Framework (M.G.L. c. 69, § 1P) and federal Clery Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)).