Author: Long Jiao
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Share Your Views on the November 4 Special Election – Survey #12
I am Long Jiao, a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), committed to engaging our community on important issues through surveys. My goal is to keep you informed and understand your perspectives. (Note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the entire CUSD board.) On November 4, 2025,…
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LGBTQ-Themed Materials and Parents’ Rights
I am Long Jiao, a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), committed to engaging our community on important issues through surveys. My goal is to keep you informed and understand your perspectives. (Note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the entire CUSD board.) Our recent survey on…
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Equity Grading – Survey #10
I am Long Jiao, a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), committed to engaging our community on important issues through surveys. My goal is to keep you informed and understand your perspectives. (Note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the entire CUSD board.) Our recent survey highlighted…
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Course Pathways – Survey #9
I am Long Jiao, a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), committed to engaging our community on important issues through surveys. My goal is to keep you informed and understand your perspectives. (Note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the entire CUSD board.) Recent decisions in neighboring…
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DEI in Education – Survey #8
I am Long Jiao, a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), committed to engaging our community on important issues through surveys. My goal is to keep you informed and understand your perspectives. (Note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the entire CUSD board.) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
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By-Trustee-Area Election in CUSD? – Survey #7
My name is Long Jiao, and I am a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD). I am dedicated to conducting surveys on key CUSD issues to keep residents informed and to understand your perspectives on these matters. (Disclaimer: This survey is conducted by Long Jiao only, and is not related to the…
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Measure Z Management in CUSD
My name is Long Jiao, and I am a board member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD). I am dedicated to conducting surveys on key CUSD issues to keep residents informed and to understand your perspectives on these matters. (Disclaimer: This survey is conducted by Long Jiao only, and is not related to the…
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Handle Controversial Issues in CUSD
Since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, CUSD has encountered several controversial issues, attracting significant media attention. Consequently, the board adopted Board Policy (BP) 6144, which addresses instructions related to controversial topics. You can find more details here. As a new board member, I would like to hear your thoughts on this new policy.…
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Understanding and Addressing Controversial Issues in CUSD (11/21/2024)
Good evening, board members and staff, BP 6144 addresses controversial issues, so it’s essential to first understand what makes a topic controversial. While BP 6144 lists some examples, it’s not exhaustive or future-proof. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “controversial” means “causing disagreement or discussion.” Therefore, if a topic attracts community attention, sparks debates at board…
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The Crucial Roles of Parents, Teachers, and Communities in Education (11/7/2024)
Good evening, board members and staff, My name is Long Jiao. In my previous remarks, I emphasized that residents are the true owners of the school district. Today, I want to focus on the roles of parents, children, and teachers. Parents are responsible for their children’s future and well-being. To support parents and ensure that…