Message from Mitz --

Dear Friends and Neighbors -

I am running for re-election to the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education in 2008 because we must continue to move forward to ensure every school is a good school because every child counts.
 
Below is a copy of the ballot statement I provided to the Registrar of Voters. It  provides a clear picture of who I am and what I believe.
 
I ask for your support to get re-elected. Please consider the ways you might help my campaign by reviewing the opportunities listed on my website. And thank you for taking the time to read my message.

Best Wishes,

MITZ LEE
Member, Board of Education - District A
San Diego Unified School District

BALLOT STATEMENT

Jurisdiction Name:
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office Title:
Member, Board of Education – District A

Candidate Name:
MITZ LEE

Age: 53

Occupation:
San Diego Unified School Board Member

WINNER IN PRIMARY BY 60%

Who She Is

Mitz Lee was elected to the School Board in 2004 - won 94% of precincts citywide.
Mitz Lee served two years - Vice President of the Board of Education.
Mitz Lee represents San Diego City Schools at California School Board Association (CSBA).
Mitz Lee completed CSBA’s Master in Governance.
Mitz Lee organized parent volunteers for classrooms,served on school councils, governance teams, charter school Board and PTA.
Mitz Lee, married 25 years, two sons in college, former Cub Scout leader/Little League team mom.
Mitz Lee earned Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Financial Management.

Promises Made - Promises Kept

• Restored Board leadership in making policy.  Held Superintendent accountable for implementing Board policies. Hired new Superintendent.

• Eliminated fiscal fat. Prioritized district’s $1 billion yearly budget to directly support classrooms. Insisted on balanced budget.

• Reduced top-heavy school district administration.

• Ensured all schools are safe and well-maintained. Continues major repair/upgrading of schools.

• Revived comprehensive academics to include art, music/electives. Restored and expandedvocational/career/technical education.

• Stopped education fads. No social promotions.

• Instituted phonics instruction in early grades. Ended fuzzy math/science.

MITZ LEE ENSURES EVERY SCHOOL IS A GOOD SCHOOL BECAUSE EVERY CHILD COUNTS

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