The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) faces critical challenges that demand effective leadership. CUSD has failed to gain voters’ support for two needed parcel taxes. Additionally, despite a $10M surplus in 2021, CUSD closed two schools, losing students to private institutions. Now the 2024 budget reveals a staggering $33M deficit due to nonessential spending. We must demand fiscal accountability.
As a parent of a recent high school graduate who spent 8 years in CUSD, I empathize with the high expectations for academic excellence, while balancing it with extracurricular activities for a well-rounded child.
As a parent of a current 4th grader, I know the importance of meeting individual student needs of this generation who are born in a technological world. They need to strengthen their emotional intelligence through genuine human interaction.
As a tech professional, I have utilized tech tools to improve community engagement, rather than isolate us in social media bubbles.
I pledge to prioritize community engagement and educational excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility and advocating for greater transparency within CUSD.
Vote for me to secure a bright future for our students!
Testimonials
As an educator for 25 years, I support Long Jiao for the CUSD School Board. Long advocates for transparency between schools and parents, which is essential to building trust. Furthermore, Long has ideas for community engagement to show that the education of our children should reflect a partnership with families. This is the type of leadership we need in CUSD, and why I stand behind Long for the CUSD Board.
– Crystal, CUSD teacher
Long may be a man of few words, but his actions speak volumes. He has actively engaged in city and school matters, studying agenda topics and creating surveys for community input. His consistent attendance and informed public comments at CUSD board meetings demonstrate his understanding of policies and parent concerns. Long is a principled leader voters can trust.
– Liang Chao, former CUSD Board Member, Cupertino City Council since 2018
At board meetings, I found Long spoke with insight, having dedicated significant time and energy to thoroughly reviewing the documents. I believe he stands firm in his values and won’t be swayed under pressure.
– Wayne, kindergarten parent
It’s clear to me that Long genuinely understands the concerns of both parents and the school district. His ability to articulate and advocate for parent concerns is exactly what we need in our school leadership.
– Amanda, transitional kindergarten parent
Long’s actions always focus on resolving the issues rather than trying to impress the audience to win votes. Long is very dedicated on promoting transparency of school system, he is true independent voice of community residents.
– Lucia, engineer and parent