Dysart Unified High School Board Member

Christine Pritchard




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Fiscal Responsibility

Christine wants to see an itemized, line by line budget that clearly outlines how the money is being spent. She is curious to understand why the funds are never sufficient and wishes to have visibility on where exactly the money is going. By analyzing the budget in detail, Christine aims to identify areas where improvements can be made to optimize the utilization of the available resources. She believes that by evaluating the budget comprehensively, it may be possible to find ways to enhance financial management and avoid constantly falling short on funds. Christine's primary objective is to explore opportunities for better budget management and make informed decisions accordingly.

Sufficient Classroom Supplies

Christine aims to address teachers' needs in the classroom and understand their personal expenditures. She wants to identify essential items and explore ways to provide them without burdening parents or teachers financially. Items such as Kleenex, paper, manipulatives, and supplemental materials are crucial for effective teaching. Christine questions the recurring "paper shortage" despite the increasing emphasis on online instruction. Regarding curriculum, she advocates for a balanced approach, maintaining core subjects while offering elective courses. She emphasizes the importance of history and social studies, promoting an unbiased and comprehensive view of the past. Christine acknowledges community concerns about low test scores but challenges the effectiveness of standardized tests in measuring true intelligence or growth. She suggests reducing testing, focusing less on data, and empowering teachers to foster a conducive learning environment. By implementing these changes, she believes classrooms can achieve higher proficiency and satisfaction levels.

State Funding Advocate

Christine emphasizes the collective memory of the recession years and the subsequent lack of funding that had a lasting impact on education. She is determined not to witness a recurrence of such circumstances. Given the current state of the economy during the pandemic, she stresses the importance of conscientiously allocating sufficient funds to support education. Christine welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with state lawmakers and ensure adequate funding for all schools in Arizona, including those in Dysart. Once the state budget is approved, she acknowledges the district's responsibility to wisely manage and allocate the funds to maximize their impact on education.