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Why is Joseph running?
Why is Joseph running?
"My name is Joseph Anthony Gardea, and I am a product of Lodi Unified School District, having attended Ansel Adams Elementary, Morada Middle School, and graduated from Ronald E. McNair High School in June 2024. At McNair, I served as the Area Representative to the Lodi USD Board of Education, where I was actively involved in decision-making processes and represented the needs of McNair, a Title 1 school in a socio-economically disadvantaged community. Over the past two years, I have connected with and advocated for this community, addressing issues such as increased funding, better representation, transparency, safety, equity, and equality.
"My name is Joseph Anthony Gardea, and I am a product of Lodi Unified School District, having attended Ansel Adams Elementary, Morada Middle School, and graduated from Ronald E. McNair High School in June 2024. At McNair, I served as the Area Representative to the Lodi USD Board of Education, where I was actively involved in decision-making processes and represented the needs of McNair, a Title 1 school in a socio-economically disadvantaged community. Over the past two years, I have connected with and advocated for this community, addressing issues such as increased funding, better representation, transparency, safety, equity, and equality.
During my tenure, I observed a significant lack of adequate representation for our area. As the Site Representative and Student Liaison from McNair, I recognized these issues but was limited in my ability to address them fully.
During my tenure, I observed a significant lack of adequate representation for our area. As the Site Representative and Student Liaison from McNair, I recognized these issues but was limited in my ability to address them fully.
I am grateful for the current officeholder’s years of service and the initial energy he brought to the School Board. However, I have noticed a growing disconnect between his approach and the evolving needs of our community. In Area 7, we need a School Board Trustee who is actively engaged with students, families, teachers, librarians, and support staff—someone who is attuned to today’s challenges and can facilitate effective change." - Joseph A. Gardea
I am grateful for the current officeholder’s years of service and the initial energy he brought to the School Board. However, I have noticed a growing disconnect between his approach and the evolving needs of our community. In Area 7, we need a School Board Trustee who is actively engaged with students, families, teachers, librarians, and support staff—someone who is attuned to today’s challenges and can facilitate effective change." - Joseph A. Gardea
His Platform
His Platform
Mental Health
Addressing Academic Achievement Gaps
Enhanced School Security
"I hope to address mental health concerns within the district by expanding existing programs and exploring new intervention strategies. My goal is to support students effectively and ensure their learning experience is free from mental pressure. Given that many students view school as their “home away from home,” I am committed to finding ways the district can better assist students both mentally and emotionally.
I also wish to touch on disparities in academic achievement gaps displayed in publicly available data. Dropout rates are especially high amongst socio-economically disadvantaged students, especially amongst black/African American, and Hispanic/Latino demographics looking at data from 2021-2023. I hope to see to it that the district provides teachers with professional development so they can better grapple with this issue and effectively support their students and the possibility of intervention services to target these students and ensure their success. This vision also includes continuing to update and modernize technology at school sites for easier accessibility.
Additionally, I hope to address enhancing school safety. This vision includes addressing at-risk site perimeters especially in North Stockton whether it be addressing staffing/security or monitoring concerns and expanding upon the district's already existing plan to warn students about the inappropriate use of social media and the consequences it may come with. I hope to strengthen my community and LodiUSD."
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