• Acknowledge the significant impact of stability on academic success.

• Advance student outcomes to ensure their overall growth and success.

• Create a secure, supportive, and empowering environment for children.

• Promote fiscally responsible asset and resource management.

• Nurture the emotional, physical, and educational needs of every child.

• Provide a stable and safe environment within PUSD for families and students.

• Put student outcomes first and foremost.

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Fiscal responsibility plays a crucial role in shaping student outcomes. By managing budgets and priorities effectively, we can allocate resources in a way that directly supports student learning and well-being. Fiscal responsibility is not just about balancing the budget; it's about making strategic decisions that directly impact the education our students receive. By ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively, we can give every student the opportunity to succeed and excel. Here's how fiscal responsibility impacts student outcomes:

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Prioritizing Core Needs: With careful budget management, funds can be directed toward essential areas like hiring and retaining qualified teachers, purchasing updated equipment, and maintaining safe classrooms. This ensures that students have the tools and support they need to succeed academically.

Avoiding Waste: By eliminating wasteful spending and ensuring that every dollar is used effectively, PUSD can reallocate resources to programs that have a direct positive impact on students, such as after-school tutoring, special education services, and extracurricular activities.

Support Teachers: Fiscal responsibility allows us to offer competitive salaries and benefits, helping to attract and retain high-quality teachers. Teacher retention is key to maintaining stability for students in the classroom and improving student outcomes.

Smaller Class Sizes: Responsible budgeting is the only way to deliver smaller class sizes allowing for more individualized attention and support for each student. This is particularly beneficial for students who may need extra help to keep up with the curriculum.

Updated Facilities: Regular investment in school infrastructure with energy efficient and modern classrooms and up-to-date technology, creates a conducive learning environment where students can focus and thrive.

Mental Health: Fiscal responsibility ensures that funds are available to support essential services like counseling and mental health programs. These services are vital for helping students manage stress, stay focused, and achieve their full potential.

Intervention: Effective budgeting allows for the implementation of programs for students who are struggling academically or behaviorally, providing the necessary support to help them succeed.

Avoiding Financial Crises: Sound fiscal management helps prevent financial crises that lead to cuts in programs, staff layoffs, or the closing schools. Stability in funding ensures that students' education is not disrupted, which is critical for maintaining consistent academic progress.

Innovation: Saving allows us flexibility to invest in innovative educational programs and pilot new teaching methods that can lead to improved student outcomes.​​